Thimphu Knights managed to hold on to their nerves to win by two wickets against the Paro Bluemoon in a thrilling finish to the second match of the Bhutan T20 Smash 2022.  After winning the toss Paro Bluemoon captain choose to bat first. Knight’s speedster Dawa gave the perfect start bowling Ngawang Tshering for a duck. Dawa went on to get his second wicket of Sonam Tobgay who was caught behind by wicket-keeper Sanjog.  The third wicket pair of Sanjit Biswa and Tulsi Biswa showed some resistance adding 35 runs partnership before Tulsi was caught by Suprit Pradhan off Chirag Sharma’s bowl. Sanjit made an important 26 runs as Paro set up 125 runs target.  Paro Bluemoon started off brilliantly getting Knights opener Pasa Wangdi leg before wicket (LBW) from the second ball of the first over. Captain Suprit joined Pasa back in the pavilion after getting bowled out by Pema Wangchuk at a total score of 25.  Thimphu Knight kept losing wickets on a regular basis as they saw themselves struggling at 83 for the loss of 7 wickets before Suman Pradhan (25 runs not out) and Kinley Penjor (19 runs) added some crucial runs (30 runs partnership) to close the gap before losing Kinley to Hritesh Barman.  Thimphu Knights Barun Wakhley feast pumped the air as he managed to flick the ball towards the leg side boundary to give Knights the winning run. Knights Tandin Wangchuk was adjourned the Man of the Match.  Wandue Radaps will take on team Dantak in the third match of the tournament tomorrow while Thimphu Knights will play their second match against the defending champions SKD All Stars in the following afternoon match.

In the opening match of Bhutan T20 Smash 2022, Druk Gladiators beat True Warriors by 69 runs at Jigmethang ground, Thimphu.  True Warriors elected to field first after winning the toss.  Druk Gladiators quick Thukten Yoezer gave the early break-through bowling out Vijay Sagar just the third ball into the first over. Thukten continued to trouble the opponent as he went on to claim his second wicket in the form of Aryan Verma caught by Tandin Needup at point.  Saha Alom and Ashwani Tiwari fought back with 59 runs partnership for the third wicket before Saha Alom was caught by Yueyong Phuntsho in Soenam Jamtsho’s bowling. Soenam went on to get his second wicket and bowl out Ashwani Tiwari in the same over.  However, the Gladiators captain Deepak Verma and Sajibul had better plans as both went on to punish the True Warriors bowlers for the drop catches and fielding errors and went on to add 105 runs for the fourth wicket. Sajibul Mai fired a blistering 50 of 26 balls (6X6s) before falling short of the crease for a run-out. Captain Deepak contributed important 35 runs before getting bowled out by Yueyong Phuntsho. True Warriors speedster Thukten came back to bowl his final over and picked up his third wicket but it was Druk Gladiators who pocketed massive 221 runs in their 20 overs.  True Warriors started poorly losing both their openers, Kinga Loday and Soenam Jamtsho and their main batsman Tarun at a total score of 37.  Kezang Nima and Sanjay Pradhan tried to steer the sinking ship as they went on to add 59 runs stand for the fourth wicket before Sajibul was bowled out by Sanjay. It was all over when Kezang Nima (78 off 46 balls) was bowled by Noor Alan.