Bhutan bows out
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| Anju Gurung against Kuwait in the last match of the league at Gymkhana (four wickets for three runs) |
24 December, 2008 – Bhutan thrashed Kuwait by 53 runs in their final league match of the ACC U-19 women’s championship on December 19, yet failed to qualify for the quarter-finals because of a low net run-rate.
Bhutan’s Anju Gurung was named woman of the match for her four wickets for three runs.
So far in the tournament, Bhutan defeated China, Singapore and Kuwait and lost to Malaysia and Nepal.
Playing for the 6th and 7th position on December 21, Qatar beat Bhutan by 38 runs on December 22 at Prem center ground, Chiangmai.
Coach Damber S Gurung emailed to say that it was a remarkable experience for the girls and that they had done a pretty good job by nailing three wins in their first ever international tournament. “I’m sure they’ve learned a lot and will play better cricket here on,” he said.
Nepal defeated the Malaysians in the finals by seven wickets yesterday at Prem Oval center, Chiangmai.
By Tandin Wangchuk (Kuenselonline)