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In a cloudy and dizzling weather this morning, with a doubt of heavy rain fall could pour, Rigsum faced BTCL at Jigmethang. Match was delayed by half an hour and it was still dizzling during the toss. Toss won by Rigsum and opted to bat first. Due to the heavy rain fall last night, the wicket became so favourable to batsmen that Rigsum’s opernes Kencho (63) and Manoj (34) added 90 runs partnership while manoj was trapped leg before wicket (LBW) of Phuntsho’s bowl. BTCL pace bowlers really struggled to break this partnership while both batsmen were looking so comfortable in the crease to face pacers without any trouble. Rigsum lost their first wicket in 14 overs.

Tirtha first down batsman who added 17 runs in 55 balls stayed with Kencho for 6 overs and the kencho went run-out in a Tirtha’s first run. Kencho could have scored century today but getting to face only one ball in an over while Tirtha defending other 5 balls, lost kencho’s momentum. In 109 runs on the board Rigsum lost 3 quick wickets. Thinley faced only four balls was bowled and after the depart of Thinley, team captain Sonam Tobgay arrived but immediately send back to pavillion on his first ball by Phuntsho Wangdi with dashing sharp turn spin, pitched on outisde leg went to hit off stump. It was almost a game over for Rigsum but three lower down the order batsmen added 52 runs to make the target of 182 runs on the board in 41.4 overs. Rigsum’s eight wickets came from BTCL spinners. Phuntsho and Tobgay took 3 wickets each and Tandin with 2 wickets.

In the second inning, BTCL lost unstoppable 3 wickets in a row with zero runs on the board. With 3 wickets for zero runs on the board, pressure went to inform batsmen Thinley and Phuntsho to take the whole burden. Rigsum with attacking field set up, Thinley and Phunstho showed a excellent character of being a thinking cricketer. Phuntsho added 44 runs in 43 balls and Thinley with 46 runs in 40 balls in 15 overs. After the first drink break, it was disaster BTCL when they lose wicket of Thinley got run-out in Tenzin’s throw. And then Puntsho got bowled of Sonam’s bowl.



BTCL just needed another 70 runs to win but lost of two inform batsmen made them lose the game. Jige lower order batsman added 13 runs before they were allout for 137 runs. BTCL will still play semi against the winner from the match Vibes versus Youth XI which will held on coming week (TBC). Bikash Gurung was awarded man of the match for 5 for 40 runs.

Rigsum won the toss and opted to bat first

Rigsum scored 182 runs all-out in 41.4 overs

BTCL scored 137 runs all-out in 24.1 overs

Rigsum CC won by 45 runs

Man of the Match: Bikash Gurung (5 wickets for 40 runs in 9overs)

Umpires: Sampat & Dorji

Scorers: Deki & Dechen

Referee: DS Gurung

Vibes produced a performance of immense spirit and character as they secured their second victory over Druk Trowa with eight wickets win at Jigmethang yesterday. It was again Thinley Jamtso’s scoring 40 runs not-out in 16 balls to finish off the match in 5.4 overs. Druk Trowa won the toss and decided to bat first. Vibes bowlers once again shuttered the Druk Torwa’s batsmen like they did it in their last match against Youth XI. Druk Trowa played only 22.3 overs and scored total of 79 runs on the board. Lachumi who made double digits figure of 37 run while rest went out for 1, 2 and duck. Koshi took the first wicket, but Thinley bowling from other end took 6 wickets for 35 runs in 10 overs to place Druk Trowa in dilemma.

Vibes batsman Kumar played his first match yesterday. Kumar’s recent performances against Afghanistan in ACC Trophy, when he knocked 42 runs has been the intimidate for every Bhutanese bowler to really plan and think to take his wicket. But Kumar botched to show yerterday, when he was bowled by Lachumi in fourth ball of first over. Thinley again brings Vibes to a confortable eight wickets win by adding 40 runs not-out with his blistering shots all over boundary. Druk Torwa succeed in taking 2 wickets of vibes. Thinley has also marked himself as a new contender for Player of the tournament award. Man of the match was awarded to Thinley for 6 wicket and 40 runs not-out.

Druk Trowa won the toss elected to bat first

Druk Torwa scored 79 runs all-out in 22.3 overs

Vibes CC scored 80 runs for 2 in 5.4 overs

Man of the match: Thinley Jamtsho

Umpires: Dorji & Chencho

Scorers: Deki & Santosh

Match referee: DS Gurung

The President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board AHM Mustafa Kamal FCA MP has been appointed the ACC's 21st President. Mr. Kamal takes over from Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ijaz Butt, who had held the post since 2008. The appointment took place at the ACC's AGM in Singapore.

"I consider this as a great honour for Bangladesh. I wish to thank everyone for their support and seek cooperation from all ACC Member nations so that we can take Asian cricket to new heights," said Mr. Kamal. Mr. Kamal will hold the post for the next two years as Bangladesh's nominee.

Mr. Binaya Raj Pandey who is the President of the Cricket Association of Nepal was appointed the new Vice-President of the ACC.

Source: Asian Cricket Council

Rigsum CC versus Pung Dzong CC played important match of their tournament today at Jigmethang ground to place their seat in semi. Pung Dzong CC won the toss and elected to field first. Due to rain, 30 overs match was scheduled. Rigsum openers couldn’t do that much this time when they lost their wickets just adding 17 runs on the score board but it was Thinley and Captain Sonam who added 116 runs to lead their total to 193 runs in 27.4 overs. 

Sonam with 4 wickets haul

Thinley at 63 runs was run out by Susil and Sonam at 53 run was caught at cover when he tried for reverse sweep shot. Pung Dzong’s Ambrish took 3 for 9 runs in 5 overs and Lalit took 4 for 24 runs in 4 overs.  “Pung Dzong’s two main players couldn’t make it for this match and suffered losing by 52 runs” said captain Kinley.

When Pung Dzong went into bat, the opener Susil started with blistering shots with 12runs in first over. They were 43 for non in their fifth overs but Ambrish was trapped on LBW of sherab’s bowl in 6 overs. Susil kept on fighting and went out at 30 runs. 

Hari at 14runs and Lalit at 30 runs were other two batsmen added runs on the board. Pung Dzong were all-out in 141runs in 22 overs.  Sonam with 4 for 30 in 6 overs was the highest wicket taker from Rigsum CC. "I am glad to be in semi final "said the owner of Rigsum CC. Pung Dzong could have turn the game into their game if they could have played calculating cricket but applying high risk shots and low percentage gain they lost six wicket  by caught. Pung Dzong is out  of the tournament but Rigsum still have one match lgainst BTCL to decide top team of the group.

Match Summary
Pung Dzong won the toss and elected to field
Rigsum CC scored 193 runs all-out in 27.4 overs
Pung Dzong scored 141 runs all-out in 22 overs
Rigsum CC won by 52 runs
Player of the match: Sonam of Rigsum CC

Match Officials
Umpires: Jigme & Chencho
Scorer: Deki and Dechen
Match referee: DS Gurung