Bhutan Lost to Iran by 19 Runs
Bhutan batted extremely well in the second match of the ACC Women’s Twenty20 Championship 2009 played against Iran today in Selangor Turf but their bowler fail to deliver what the team wanted. In a match where Bhutan could have easily won giving the batting depth in which the Bhutanese girls have. Iran after winning the toss elected to bat first and made 134 runs for lose of 6 wickets, Bhutan were penalized 6 runs or one over for slow over rates which the target mounted to 141 to get from 20 overs.
Bhutan batting was going on well in the beginning even after the lose of Tashi Cheki for 3 runs, Yeshi Choden carried the burden on herself to battle the Irani bowler, she was well supported by Sonam Choki the number 5 Batsmen for the Bhutan, they worked hard in getting runs on the board, but with target piling up and less over to go, Bhutan Women’s Fell short by 19 runs in the end. A Defeat which was a wake up call for the Bhutanese Women.
Bhutan Will face Thailand Bayuemas Oval tomorrow which would be an Must win to book a place in the Semi Final
Match Summary
Bhutan v Iran at Selangor Turf Club
IRAN WON BY 19 RUNS
Iran won the toss and chose to bat
Iran: 134 for 6 off 20 overs (N. Rahshetaei 27*, R. Kaheni 24)
(Bhutan penalised 6 runs for a slow over rate – Target is now 141)
Bhutan: 115 for 4 off 20 overs (Y. Choden 30, S. Lhamo 22*)
(Iran penalised 6 runs for a slow over rate – Final score 121)
Player of the Match: Nasimeh Rahshetaei (Iran)
