Bhutan Telecom too hot to handle for Druk Trowa
BCCB Super League Match # 8
Bhutan Telecom (BT) batsman Jigme Singye set a new record on Saturday, hammering the highest individual score of 171 runs of 128 balls against Druk Trowa & Himalayan Adventures in the ongoing BCCB super league cricket tournament.
Bhutan cricket had to wait nearly eight years to see a batsman pass the previous highest score of 118 runs. The previous best mark was set by Tshering Dorji of Friends United.
Jigme Singye sparkled on his way to Century
Later after the match, Jigme Singye “I am glad to set a new record in Bhutanese soil”, Senoir players and BCCB official felicitated young Jigme who is the star of Bhutan in and out country as well. BCCB CEO Jigme Norbu congratulated him and said that his aim should be at the bigger stage when Bhutan Plays international tournament
BT met Druk Trowa in the eighth match of the tournament. After winning the toss, BT elected to bat first. BT suffered early blows, when they lost both openers Chencho Dorji and Tashi in the fifth over. That brought team captain Dorji and Jigme Singye to the centre. They put up a 51-run partnership before Dorji was caught behind by the wicketkeeper. BT was in all sorts of trouble, when they were down by 7 wickets with just 105 on the score sheet. It was the eighth wicket stand between Jigme Singye and Shiva, which saw BT through.
Jigme Singye applauds his team mates after scoring century
BT number eight batsman Shiva produced some blistering strokes and a quickfire 64 runs of just 32 balls; and, on the other side, Jigme Singye produced some classic drives all around the park. Together they added 169 runs and set up a huge target of 344 runs.
“Having lost wickets on the other side, it was a difficult situation to bat on,” Jigme said. “It’s a great satisfaction for me to set a record but, at the same time, pressure; because you expect to carry on with the same performance in the remaining matches,” he added.
Bhutan Telecom and Druk Trowa Match in Progress
Ugyen with 3 wickets for 38 runs was the only notable bowler from Druk Trowa.
Druk Trowa batsmen had no answers to BT’s bowling attack. BT’s opening bowler Tandin Wangchuk put Druk Trowa in early trouble and went on to take six wickets for 31 runs from nine overs.
Druk Trowa were all out for 129 in 25 overs and lost by 214 runs. Padam with 27 was the higher scorer from Druk Trowa. Jigme Singye was awarded player of the match for his 171 runs.
Druk Trowa Batsmen Shows Some Resistance
Contributed by Tandin Wangchuk, Senior National Player currently Working in Kuensel Corporation
Bhutan Telecom Tandin Wangchuk in full throttle
Jigme Singye with Man of the Match Award
Match Summary
BT won the toss and elected to bat
BT scored 343 runs all-out in 43.2 overs
Druk Trowa scored 127 runs all-out in 25 overs
BT won the match by 214 runs
Player of the Match: Jigme Singye
Match Officials
Umpires: Sonam Tobgay & Bikash
Scorers: Sonam & Dawa
Match Referee: DS Gurung
