Bhutan’s 22-year-old left-arm spinner Soman Yeshey made history by becoming the first bowler to take eight wickets in a single T20 International (T20I) match. Yeshey produced a sensational performance against Myanmar, dismantling the opposition’s top order and finishing with astonishing figures of 8 for 7 in just four overs, a record in the shortest format of the game.
Chasing Bhutan’s total of 127, Myanmar were bowled out for a mere 45 runs, with Yeshey’s spell proving decisive in Bhutan’s commanding victory. This performance helped Bhutan sweep the T20I series 5-0, with Yeshey claiming 13 wickets across the series, further cementing his status as one of the most lethal bowlers in associate cricket.
Before Yeshey’s record, only six bowlers had taken seven wickets in a T20I match—two in men’s cricket and four in women’s cricket. Indonesia’s Rohmalia holds the best women’s T20I figures of 7 for 0 against Mongolia in 2024, while Malaysia’s Syazrul Idrus previously held the men’s record with 7 for 8 against China.
Yeshey made an impressive start to his T20I career with a three-wicket haul on debut in 2022 against Malaysia. Since then, he has consistently delivered match-winning performances, claiming 38 wickets in 35 T20I matches.
Cricket analysts hailed Yeshey’s feat as a landmark achievement for Bhutan cricket, highlighting his skill, control, and consistency. His record-breaking performance not only set a new benchmark in T20I cricket but also brought global attention to emerging cricket nations like Bhutan, inspiring young cricketers across the region.
This historic eight-wicket haul positions Soman Yeshey among the elite bowlers in international T20 cricket, with fans and experts eagerly anticipating his future performances.