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Lungtenzampa Middle Secondary Became the champion of the Under-19 Thimphu School Tournament after defeating Yangchenphug Higher Secondary School by 7 runs in a high tension Match. The Match was reduced to 20 overs per side after a heavy rain the morning caused the match to be delayed by one hour.

Lungtenzampa Skipper receives the winner trophy from Chief Guest mr Ashis Chettri
Yangchenphug Higher Secondary School Skipper Sushil Sharma didn’t hesitate to bowl first in the wet condition. Lungtenzampa Batsmen had tough time in the beginning of the innings as the bowl kept low and uneven bounce. They manage to make an impressive 123 runs in 20 overs in wet condition as the rain drizzled between the innings.

Thimphu Under-19 School Final Match
A total of 124 runs looks a get able for the experienced Yangchenphu Batsmen as they had more numbers of Under-15 National players than the Lungtenzampa Middle Secondary School. They had good starts as the runs came flowing in extras with Lungtenzampa Skipper Lakshmi Prasad couldn’t get hold of the grip. His First over was expensive with 15 runs conceding later to recover from his rest of the over bowling a tight line and length. Yangchenphug Batsemn couldn’t capitalized on the weak bolwers bowling low pull toss and short pitch. When the match went into the last few overs, Yangchephug School needed 23 runs from 24 Balls with three wickets in Hand, but beautiful bowling from the lungtenzampa bowlers with wickets in the 17 overs put the equations in well balanced. With just two overs left and a wicket in hands, tension was everywhere and Lungtenzampa Bowler delivers the piece of gem as he scalped the last Batsmen of Yangchephug School.

Jubilant Lungtenzampa Teachers rush to ground to congratulate their players. “we have been waiting for this moment” exclaimed the Lungtenzampa Teachers.

A Small Prize distribution ceremony was held after the match. Bhutan Cricket Development Officer Mr Ashis Chettri gave away the prizes.

Jubilant Lungtenzampa Middle Secondary School After Their Victory

Winner’s and Runner’s Up Pose Photograph With Chief Guest

Individual Prize Winners

Photo Courtesy of Mr. Pranit Katwal

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