World record! Bhutan bowler scripts history; becomes first to do the unthinkable
Bhutan's Sonam Yeshey made T20 International history by becoming the first bowler to take an eight-wicket haul, finishing with figures of 8 for 7 against Myanmar. This extraordinary spell dismantled Myanmar's chase, securing an 82-run victory for Bhutan and an unassailable series lead. Yeshey's performance surpasses all previous T20 International records.
Sonam Yeshey (X Photo)
NEW DELHI: Bhutan’s Sonam Yeshey etched his name into cricket history on Friday by becoming the first bowler ever to claim an eight-wicket haul in T20 Internationals, delivering a spell that will be remembered as one of the format’s most extraordinary feats.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The 22-year-old left-arm spinner achieved the milestone during the third T20I against Myanmar in Gelephu, producing magical figures of 8 for 7 in four overs, including a maiden, at a staggering economy rate of 1.80. Bhutan Cricket hailed the performance as “a spell for the ages” on social media.
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Yeshey’s devastating burst dismantled Myanmar’s chase of 128, bowling them out for just 45 in 9.2 overs and handing Bhutan a thumping 82-run victory.
The result also sealed Bhutan’s dominance in the five-match series, giving them an unassailable 3-0 lead.Before Yeshey’s effort, the best figures in men’s T20 Internationals stood at seven wickets. Malaysia’s Syazrul Idrus had taken 7 for 8 against China in 2023, while Bahrain’s Ali Dawood claimed 7 for 19 against Bhutan earlier in 2025. Even across all men’s T20 cricket, no bowler had ever gone beyond seven wickets in an innings, making Yeshey’s achievement unprecedented.
Who is Sonam Yeshey?
Born on December 3, 2003, Sonam Yeshey rose through the ranks of Bhutan cricket, representing the under-19 side before making his senior international debut in July 2022. He is a slow left-arm orthodox spinner and bat right-handed.The young spinner has been in impressive form throughout the series, picking up 12 wickets from four matches so far.Since making his T20I debut against Malaysia, Yeshey has taken 37 wickets in 34 matches at an average of 17.37 and an economy rate of 5.69, underlining his growing stature in Bhutan cricket.Incidentally, he has scored just 37 runs in those 34 matches.