Towhid Hridoy delivered a monumental performance in Sylhet, smashing an unbeaten 242 to rescue Bangladesh from a precarious position against the West Indies in the second Test. With the hosts trailing 184 for 7 on the third day, Hridoy orchestrated a stunning lower-order revival, adding 202 runs with the final three wickets to swing the match into a 30-run lead. His innings combined extraordinary resilience with breathtaking power, transforming a potential first-innings collapse into a dominant total of 386.
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Hridoy’s knock cements his place in the history books, as he became only the fourth Bangladesh batter to register a Test double-century, joining an elite list that includes Mushfiqur Rahim, Tamim Iqbal, and Shakib Al Hasan. The right-hander also eclipsed Mahmudul Hasan Joy’s 171 against Ireland to claim the record for the highest individual Test score at the Sylhet venue. His aggressive approach saw him dispatch 11 sixes, placing him within one strike of the world record for most sixes in a single Test innings, currently shared by Wasim Akram and Brian Lara.
This historic innings marks a pivotal moment for Bangladesh’s Test campaign, demonstrating the depth and firepower of their lower order. By converting a defensive scenario into an offensive stronghold, Hridoy has shifted the momentum squarely in favor of the hosts. The West Indies now face a daunting chase, having to overcome a significant deficit against a team inspired by their captain’s record-breaking display.
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