Changbandu Too good for Young Dechencholing Boys
Thimphu School Cricket : Week 3
In a dramatic second semi-final between Changbamndu School and Dechencholing, Changbandu skipper, Sonam Darjay blistering knock of 119 not out, the first century of the tournament, entertained the crowd with 6 sixes and 10 fours, after his team won the toss he choose to bat in the morning when there are no winds blowing and ball coming to bat. After the opener departed cheaply by the accurate bowling from dechencholing school opener Karma Jimba and kesang wangchuk, at first Sonam Darjay had tough time playing his stroke with both dechecholing opener bowling wicket to wicket, later on when new bowler were introduced, Sonam Darjay made full use of their poor line and length, his batting swing was just perfect for the 20 overs match. He along with Tandin Wangdi added 134 runs for third wickt partnership.
Changbandu made 165 in their complete 20 overs innings and setting a massive total for Dechencholing School. Dechencholing in reply couldn’t handle Sonam Darjay who after his brilliant knock of 119 fired up with three wicket in his first overs to show that he is an all round cricket. Dechencholing Boys just couldn’t handle the pressure and wicket tumble from both end with Sonam Jigme operating from other end to take two wicket. Dechencholing School were all out for 25 runs in 8 overs, Sonam Darjay picked up 4 wicket for 9 runs and Sonam Jigme took 2 wickets for 5 runs. Fielding has been the excellent from the Changbandu Boys and taking catches and few run out.
Match Summary
Match date : 26 April 2009
Changbandu v Dechencholing at Changlimithang
Changbandu WON BY FIVE WICKETS
Changbandu School won the toss and chose to bat
Dechencholing School: 23 All out in 8 overs (Yonten Namgyel 9, Sonam Darjay 4-9)
Changbandu School: 165 for 3 off 20 overs (Sonam Darjay 119)
Man of the Match: Sonam Darjay (Changbandu)
