Towhid Hridoy anchored a resilient Bangladesh chase to force a draw in the second Test against West Indies at Sylhet on Monday. Facing a daunting target of 369, Hridoy scored an unbeaten 82 as bad light interrupted play with the hosts trailing by 185 runs at 184-4. The intervention preserved Bangladesh’s dignity in the series, which West Indies now leads 1-0 following their eight-wicket victory in the opener.
Historic double century and half-century feat ends series 1-0 to Caribbean side
Hridoy’s performance marks a historic milestone in Bangladesh cricket history. By hitting a double century and a half-century in the same match, he became the first Bangladeshi batter to achieve this specific feat. His earlier 242 not out in the first innings set the stage for this gritty second-innings effort, showcasing his ability to dominate a Test match across multiple sessions.
West Indies managed to declare their second innings at 398-6, leaving Bangladesh with two and a half sessions to chase down the target. Kavem Hodge, who was overnight unbeaten, added just two runs before falling for 142, while Amir Jangoo remained not out on 39. The result secures a series win for the Caribbean side, though Hridoy’s individual brilliance ensured the contest remained competitive until the final moments.
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