Senior Men’s Cricket Team
Senior Men Honoured at Lotus Cup 2026 Final After Historic 5–0 Sweep Over Myanmar
The spotlight at the Lotus Cup 2026 final was not only on the battle for the trophy, but also on a proud celebration of Bhutan cricket’s growing legacy. In a special felicitation held during the grand finale at the Gelephu International Cricket Ground (GICG), the Bhutan Senior Men’s Cricket Team was honoured for their outstanding achievements in international cricket and for delivering one of the most dominant series performances in the nation’s recent sporting history.
Led by Dasho President Thinley Wangchuk Dorji, Bhutan Cricket presented the senior men’s squad with khadar and a Letter of Appreciation, recognising the team’s discipline, determination, and the pride they have brought to the nation. The ceremony served as a reminder that while trophies mark a moment, such achievements build a tradition.
The felicitation followed Bhutan’s remarkable success in the five match T20 International series against Myanmar, played at GICG from 23 December to 29 December 2025. Bhutan did not just win the series, they stamped authority on it, completing a clean 5–0 sweep with performances that were commanding, confident, and full of intent. Match after match, Bhutan looked like a side that understood their strengths and played with the hunger of a team determined to make a statement.
Among the many standout moments, the second match of the series on 24 December 2025 became a defining chapter in Bhutan cricket history. Namgay Thinley produced an innings that will be spoken about for years, scoring a brilliant 100 off 47 balls. It was the first ever T20I century by a Bhutanese batter, a landmark achievement that signalled a new era of belief and ambition. The knock was fearless, explosive, and perfectly timed, setting the tone for Bhutan’s dominance in the series.
If that century raised the roar of the crowd, the third match on 26 December 2025 delivered a moment that shook the cricketing world. Sonam Yeshey produced a spell for the ages, claiming astonishing figures of 8 wickets for 7 runs in four overs. It was not only match winning, it was record breaking, becoming the best bowling figures in men’s T20 International cricket and making Sonam the first bowler in men’s T20I history to take an eight wicket haul in a single innings. The performance was a reminder of cricket’s magic, when one player can turn a match into history with every delivery.
Bhutan continued their relentless march in the fourth match on 27 December 2025, maintaining the same ruthless intensity, and by the final match on 29 December 2025, the story was complete. Bhutan sealed the fifth victory and wrapped up the series with a perfect record, proving their growth not only in talent, but in consistency and composure.
The occasion at the Lotus Cup 2026 final was made even more meaningful with the unveiling of the new Honor Board at GICG. In a powerful moment of legacy and pride, Sonam Yeshey and Namgay Thinley etched their names on the board, ensuring their record breaking achievements will forever remain a part of Bhutan cricket’s history. Their signatures stood as a symbol that these milestones are not just personal triumphs, but national moments that inspire every young cricketer dreaming of wearing the Bhutan jersey.
To honour the team during the Lotus Cup 2026 final was symbolic. Under the same sky at Gelephu, where women’s cricket was writing its own story in the tournament finale, Bhutan’s senior men stood as a reminder of how far Bhutan cricket has come and how much further it can go. Their achievements against Myanmar were more than wins on paper, they were milestones that inspired the next generation and strengthened the foundation of the sport in the country.
With Namgay Thinley’s historic century and Sonam Yeshey’s world record spell, Bhutan’s senior men did not just win a series, they created moments that belong to the nation’s sporting identity. The felicitation was a celebration of that journey, a salute to excellence, and a message that Bhutan cricket is ready to dream bigger.
