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Sarpang District under-19 school tournament opening match was hit by rain after Sarpang middle secondary school winning the toss and electing to bat were bowled out for 141 in 25 over with Karma Tenzin top scorer with 34 runs to add to the massive 61 runs extras that Gelephu higher secondary school conceded, Tashi Tobgay, right arm spin bagging 4 wickets in 6 over was the peak of bowler.

Gelephu Higher Secondary School opening batsmen were fired up some blistering shot when the rain interrupted after 3 over with 30 runs on the board, the match couldn’t be completed as the rain keep on hitting the ground and umpires calling a draw. Both the team shared a point each. A disappointment in Gelephu Higher Secondary School dressing room.

The Second match was played on the 20^th of May with Norbuling Middle Secondary School taking on the Perlithang lower secondary school, Norbuling Middle Secondary School batting first after winning the toss were all out for a mere 62 runs with Ugyen Tshering top scoring with 22 runs. Pelrithang bowler did impress with superb line and length and breaking partnership when things were going well for Norbuling Middle Secondary School, Yogesh bagged 3 wickets for 3 runs and Talman bagging 2 for 8 runs.

A target of 62 runs on the board looks easy for the Pelrithang Schools when Norbuling fought back taking crucial wickets and putting pressure on the Pelrithang Batsmen, the bowler took the toll when they conceded far more extras which changed the course of the match, Yogesh the peak of the bowler coming to rescue after Pelrithang were 8 wicket down and 15 runs to win, he crafted the victory with 12 runs not out and Kesang Wangchuk the number 8 batsmen supporting him. Karma Lekden was peak of the bowler with 4 wickets in 6 over conceding just 15 runs. Norbuling Bowler conceded 38 runs extras. Pelrithang Middle Secondary School winning by 2 wickets in the end. The matches are played every Saturday and Sunday.The Tournament is organized by Sarpang Dzongkhag in association with Bhutan Cricket.

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