BHR vs BHU (4th T20I) – Highlights

 

The Gelephu International Cricket Ground played host to an entertaining contest on December 12, 2025, as Bahrain took on Bhutan in the 4th T20I of the ongoing tour. In a match defined by a dominant batting display from the visitors and a catastrophic middle-order collapse by the hosts, Bahrain secured a convincing 42-run victory. The win was set up by a disciplined, unbeaten half-century from Sohail Ahmed and sealed by a devastating spell of bowling from Asif Javed.

 

BHR was invited to bat first and immediately faced pressure from the Bhutanese attack. Tenzin Wangchuk provided an early breakthrough for the hosts, removing Naveena Shetty for a duck in the first over. Asif Ali looked to counter-attack, scoring a brisk 14, but his departure left Bahrain at 34 for 2 inside the powerplay. It was at this juncture that Sohail Ahmed took control of the innings. Displaying excellent composure, he anchored the Bahraini effort with a sublime unbeaten 76 off 57 balls. His innings, characterized by four boundaries and four towering sixes, provided the stability the visitors desperately needed.

 

The momentum shifted entirely in Bahrain’s favor during the latter half of the innings. Fiaz Ahmed supported Sohail well with a 30-ball 39, but it was the captain, Ahmer Bin Nasir, who provided the finishing kick. Nasir remained unbeaten on 42 off just 20 deliveries, striking at a rate of 210.00. His aggressive cameo, which included four sixes, propelled BHR to a formidable total of 175 for 3. The Bhutanese bowlers struggled at the death, with Anand Mongar conceding 18 runs in his solitary over, though Sonam Yeshey and Ranjung Mikyo Dorji managed to pick up a wicket apiece alongside Wangchuk.

 

Chasing a target of 176, BHU required a strong start, and opener Namgay Thinley seemed up to the task. He played fearlessly, smashing 28 runs off 15 balls, including two sixes. However, once he was dismissed by Imran Anwar, the chase began to falter. Ramesh Limbu tried to stabilize the innings with a patient 27, but the required run rate kept climbing, forcing the batters into risky strokes.

 

The match was effectively decided in a single, devastating over from Bahrain’s Asif Javed. The 12th over of the innings turned into a procession of batters returning to the pavilion. In the space of six balls, BHU collapsed from a relatively comfortable position to a hopeless 75 for 5. Asif Javed claimed three wickets in that single over, removing Tshering Tashi, Jigme Singye, and Thinley Jamtsho in quick succession. This collapse broke the backbone of the chase. Although Gakul Ghalley offered some late resistance with an unbeaten 25, the hosts eventually finished on 133 for 7. Sohail Ahmed was rightfully adjudicated the Player of the Match for his match-winning knock.

 

 

Bahrain vs Bhutan Scoreboard

 

Bahrain – 175/3 (20)

Bhutan – 133/7 (20)

Result – Bahrain won by 42 runs

Player of the Match – Sohail Ahmed

 

Cricket Highlights, December 12: Bahrain tour of Bhutan 2025 (4th T20I) – BHR vs BHU BHR vs. BHU (4th T20I) – Highlights The Gelephu International Cricket Ground played host to an entertaining contest on December 12, 2025, as Bahrain took on Bhutan in the 4th T20I of the ongoing tour. In a match defined by a dominant batting display from the visitors and a catastrophic middle-order collapse by the hosts, Bahrain secured a convincing 42-run victory. The win was set up by a disciplined, unbeaten half-century from Sohail Ahmed and sealed by a devastating spell of bowling from Asif Javed. BHR was invited to bat first and immediately faced pressure from the Bhutanese attack. Tenzin Wangchuk provided an early breakthrough for the hosts, removing Naveena Shetty for a duck in the first over. Asif Ali looked to counter-attack, scoring a brisk 14, but his departure left Bahrain at 34 for 2 inside the powerplay. It was at this juncture that Sohail Ahmed took control of the innings. Displaying excellent composure, he anchored the Bahraini effort with a sublime unbeaten 76 off 57 balls. His innings, characterized by four boundaries and four towering sixes, provided the stability the visitors desperately needed. The momentum shifted entirely in Bahrain's favor during the latter half of the innings. Fiaz Ahmed supported Sohail well with a 30-ball 39, but it was the captain, Ahmer Bin Nasir, who provided the finishing kick. Nasir remained unbeaten on 42 off just 20 deliveries, striking at a rate of 210.00. His aggressive cameo, which included four sixes, propelled BHR to a formidable total of 175 for 3. The Bhutanese bowlers struggled at the death, with Anand Mongar conceding 18 runs in his solitary over, though Sonam Yeshey and Ranjung Mikyo Dorji managed to pick up a wicket apiece alongside Wangchuk. Chasing a target of 176, BHU required a strong start, and opener Namgay Thinley seemed up to the task. He played fearlessly, smashing 28 runs off 15 balls, including two sixes. However, once he was dismissed by Imran Anwar, the chase began to falter. Ramesh Limbu tried to stabilize the innings with a patient 27, but the required run rate kept climbing, forcing the batters into risky strokes. The match was effectively decided in a single, devastating over from Bahrain's Asif Javed. The 12th over of the innings turned into a procession of batters returning to the pavilion. In the space of six balls, BHU collapsed from a relatively comfortable position to a hopeless 75 for 5. Asif Javed claimed three wickets in that single over, removing Tshering Tashi, Jigme Singye, and Thinley Jamtsho in quick succession. This collapse broke the backbone of the chase. Although Gakul Ghalley offered some late resistance with an unbeaten 25, the hosts eventually finished on 133 for 7. Sohail Ahmed was rightfully adjudicated the Player of the Match for his match-winning knock. Bahrain vs. Bhutan Scoreboard Bahrain – 175/3 (20) Bhutan – 133/7 (20) Result – Bahrain won by 42 runs Player of the Match – Sohail Ahmed BHR vs. BHU Playing Eleven Bahrain Asif Ali, Naveena Shetty, Sohail Ahmed, Fiaz Ahmed, Ahmer Bin Nasir (c, wk), Ali Dawood, Abdul Majid, Junaid Aziz, Asif Shaikh, Imran Anwar, Imran Khan, Asif Javed. Bhutan Namgay Thinley, Ramesh Limbu, Tshering Tashi (wk), Ranjung Mikyo Dorji, Jigme Singye, Thinley Jamtsho (c), Tenzin Wangchuk, Gakul Ghalley, Anand Mongar, Sonam Yeshey, Tashi Dorji.
Sohail Ahmed

 

BHR vs BHU Playing Eleven

 

 

Bahrain

Asif Ali, Naveena Shetty, Sohail Ahmed, Fiaz Ahmed, Ahmer Bin Nasir (c, wk), Ali Dawood, Abdul Majid, Junaid Aziz, Asif Shaikh, Imran Anwar, Imran Khan, Asif Javed.

 

Bhutan

Namgay Thinley, Ramesh Limbu, Tshering Tashi (wk), Ranjung Mikyo Dorji, Jigme Singye, Thinley Jamtsho (c), Tenzin Wangchuk, Gakul Ghalley, Anand Mongar, Sonam Yeshey, Tashi Dorji.

 

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