Rigsum CC Wins the Super League 2010
Rigsum CC defeated BTCL to win the BCCB Super League 2010 by 5 Wicket. The Final Bought a tense and intruding fightback by both the side on the field, BTCL had Rigsum CC breath till the last moment.
The weather was perfect for a final showdown,BTCL opted to bat. Rigsum had made a whirlwind start, reducing BTCL to 30 for two wickets, before opener Tandin and wicketkeeper batsman Thinley helped to steady the ship. Thinley was caught at 24 that brought captain Phuntsho to the centre.
Rigsum CC The Winner of BCCB Super League 2010
Tandin Wangchuk looked in good touch; timing the ball well but unfortunately a mix up between the two batsmen got him run out at 37, and it seemed all over for BTCL. Tenzin and Jigme added a valuable 40 runs to take the score to 158.
Rigsum made light work of the 159 target they were set to win the match, when Kencho Norbu and Manoj Adhikari put on a 61-run opening partnership; before Manoj was trapped leg before wicket (LBW) by off-spinner Phuntsho.
Phuntsho picked up two quick wickets to hold back Rigsum. It was a situation whereby the match could have gone either way. But it was Kencho, who steered the match with some powerful drives; by which time Rigsum required only 7 runs to win.
Kencho, on the other hand, was hanging at 99, when he flicked the ball to the leg side to steal two runs to complete his maiden century. “It’s a great satisfaction to score your first 100 and that too in a final, I’m proud that I could win the match for my team,” said Kencho.
Ugyen Tenzin, The Honorary Treasurer of BCCB and representative of Drukair was the chief guest and handed over the prizes and trophy to the team and individual.Kencho Norbu was awarded the man of the match for his unbeaten 105. The best bowler of the tournament went to Bikash Gurung of Rigsum CC, while Bhutan Telecom Jigme Singye bagged the best batsman of the tournament and was awarded with a trophy for breaking the record of Mr Tshering Dorji after a gap of 8 years. BTCL Phuntsho Wangdi was named the player of the tournament. Bhutan Telecom was also awarded with the Spirit of Cricket trophy.
The winners took home Nu 40,000, while runners-up took Nu 25,000. The tournament was sponsored by Druk Air - Royal Bhutan Airlines.
Chief Guest Mr Ugyen Tenzin and Tournament Director D.S.Gurung During Presentation Ceremony
Rigsum CC Kencho Norbu receives MOM
Kencho Norbu Applauds his Century
File Picture of Official for the Final
Captains with Match Official during Toss
Chief Guest Mr Ugyen Tenzin Shares a light moment with BTCL Thinley Wangchuk
Bhutan Telecom Captain Dorji with Spirit of Cricket Award
Rigsum CC Owner Mindu and Captain Sonam Tobgay with the Winner Trophy
