🏏 Bhutan's Sonam Yeshey Shatters T20I Bowling Record

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Key Takeaways

1📊 8/7: Sonam Yeshey's unreal T20I record vs Myanmar's 45 all out
2🏆 First 8-wicket T20I haul, tops Syazrul's 7/8 men's mark
3💡 13 wickets in 5-0 Bhutan series dominance
4🔮 Associate star poised for ACC tournaments, IPL radar
5💬 'Rewrote record books' – ICC on Yeshey's spin sorcery

"The left-arm spinner became the only bowler to pick up an eight-wicket haul in the shortest format. "

Bhutan's Sonam Yeshey has etched his name in T20I history as the first bowler to claim eight wickets in an innings, dismantling Myanmar for just 45 while defending 127. The 22-year-old left-arm spinner's staggering 8/7 in four overs propelled Bhutan to a dominant 5-0 series sweep, marking a milestone in associate cricket that elevates the Himalayan nation's global profile.

Yeshey's meteoric rise builds on a solid foundation: 38 wickets in 35 T20Is since a debut 3-fer against Malaysia in 2022, with 13 scalps in this series alone. From obscurity, Bhutan has become a T20I force, their spinners exploiting subcontinental conditions against weaker opposition. This haul eclipses previous bests like Malaysia's Syazrul Idrus (7/8) vs China and Indonesia's Rohmalia (7/0) in women's cricket, underscoring Yeshey's freakish control and variation.

Record-Breaking Spin Mastery

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Yeshey's demolition showcased left-arm orthodox wizardry: ripping through Myanmar's top order with sharp turn, dip, and googlies, conceding just 7 runs while snaring 8. Economy of 1.75 rivals the format's best, surpassing six prior 7-wicket hauls (two men's, four women's). Historically, akin to Lasith Malinga's ODI rampages but in T20Is, this elevates associate records, proving small nations can produce world-class talents amid ICC's expansion.

Bhutan Cricket's Rising Tide

This triumph boosts Bhutan's T20I standing, signaling growth in emerging nations' programs. Yeshey's trajectory mirrors Rashid Khan's Afghan ascent, potentially attracting IPL scouts. For series like these, it highlights T20I's inclusivity, though critics question depth against elites; still, it fuels momentum for qualifiers.

"Sonam Yeshey ran through the Myanmar top order to return with figures of eight for seven in his four overs for a first in the shortest format." – ICC Cricket

Future Stars from the Himalayas

Watch Yeshey in upcoming ACC events; could he hit 50 T20I wickets by 2027? Bhutan's blueprint inspires Thailand, Mongolia—keep eyes on associates reshaping T20I records and challenging giants.