Bhutan’s Sonam Yeshey Creates History with 8-Wicket Haul in T20Is

Bhutan’s young left-arm spinner Sonam Yeshey etched his name into cricket history by becoming the first bowler ever to take eight wickets in an innings in men’s T20 Internationals. The historic performance came during the third T20I against Myanmar in Gelephu, making it one of the most extraordinary bowling spells in the shortest format.

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Bhutan’s Sonam Yeshey Creates History with 8-Wicket Haul in T20Is

Record-Breaking Spell Against Myanmar

The 22-year-old produced sensational figures of 8 for 7 in four overs, including a maiden, at an economy rate of just 1.80. His spell completely shattered Myanmar’s chase of 128 runs, bowling them out for only 45 runs in 9.2 overs.

As a result, Bhutan registered a dominant 82-run victory and secured an unassailable 3–0 lead in the five-match T20I series.

Surpassing Previous T20I Bowling Records

Before Sonam Yeshey’s achievement, the best bowling figures in men’s T20 Internationals were seven wickets in an innings.

• Syazrul Idrus (Malaysia): 7/8 vs China (2023)
• Ali Dawood (Bahrain): 7/19 vs Bhutan (2025)

No bowler had crossed the seven-wicket mark in men’s T20 cricket until Yeshey’s historic eight-wicket haul, making his feat unprecedented.

Rise of a Key Figure in Bhutan Cricket

Born on December 3, 2003, Sonam Yeshey came through Bhutan’s Under-19 system before making his senior international debut in July 2022. A slow left-arm orthodox spinner who bats right-handed, he has been in excellent form throughout the series.

Key career highlights:

• 12 wickets in 4 matches in the current series
• 37 wickets in 34 T20I matches
• Bowling average: 17.37
• Economy rate: 5.69

These numbers underline his growing importance to Bhutan cricket.

Significance for Associate Nation Cricket

This historic spell highlights the rising competitiveness of associate cricket nations and the expanding global reach of the game. Such performances enhance Bhutan’s visibility on the international stage and demonstrate that world-class individual achievements are increasingly emerging beyond traditional cricketing powers.

Exam-Oriented Key Facts

• Sonam Yeshey is the first bowler to take 8 wickets in a men’s T20I innings
• Match: Bhutan vs Myanmar, third T20I
• Venue: Gelephu, Bhutan
• Bowling figures: 8/7 in 4 overs
• Bhutan won the match by 82 runs
• Bhutan and Myanmar are associate members of the International Cricket Council

Question & Answer

Q1. Who became the first bowler to take eight wickets in an innings in men’s T20 Internationals?
(a) Syazrul Idrus
(b) Ali Dawood
(c) Sonam Yeshey
(d) Rashid Khan
Answer: Sonam Yeshey

Q2. Against which team did Sonam Yeshey achieve his record-breaking 8-wicket haul?
(a) Nepal
(b) Malaysia
(c) Thailand
(d) Myanmar
Answer: Myanmar

Q3. What were Sonam Yeshey’s bowling figures in the historic T20I match?
(a) 7/8
(b) 8/7
(c) 7/19
(d) 6/10
Answer: 8/7

Q4. Where was the T20I match played in which Sonam Yeshey created history?
(a) Thimphu
(b) Paro
(c) Gelephu
(d) Punakha
Answer: Gelephu

Q5. Sonam Yeshey is primarily known for which bowling style?
(a) Right-arm fast
(b) Left-arm medium
(c) Leg spin
(d) Slow left-arm orthodox
Answer: Slow left-arm orthodox

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