Towhid Hridoy Sets New Record in Bangladesh Test Cricket
Towhid Hridoy's Record-Breaking Performance
In a remarkable feat, Bangladesh cricketer Towhid Hridoy has etched his name in history by achieving the highest individual score in the nation's Test cricket records. This milestone occurred during the second Test match against the West Indies in Sylhet, where he scored an impressive 242 runs off 359 deliveries, including 22 fours and 11 sixes, at a strike rate of 67.40. His outstanding performance came when Bangladesh was struggling at 184/7 in response to the West Indies' total of 356. Hridoy's double century, along with crucial partnerships with lower-order batsmen Taijul Islam and Taskin Ahmed, propelled the team to a lead.
Hridoy has surpassed the previous record held by Mushfiqur Rahim, who scored 219* against Zimbabwe in Mirpur in 2018. He is now the fourth Bangladeshi player to achieve a double century in Test cricket, joining the ranks of Rahim, Tamim Iqbal, and Shakib al Hasan. Over three Test matches, Hridoy has accumulated 296 runs in five innings, boasting an average of 74.00 and a top score of 242*. In his One Day International (ODI) career, he has amassed 1,711 runs in 58 matches at an average of 37.19, including one century and seven fifties, with a best score of 100. In T20 Internationals, he has scored 1,462 runs in 67 matches, averaging 28.66 with a strike rate of 127.13, featuring seven fifties and a highest score of 83*.
Match Overview and Key Performances
In the match, the West Indies opted to bat first, posting a total of 356 all out. Amir Jangoo was the standout performer, scoring 133 runs off 212 balls, supported by Kevin Wickham with 61 runs from 145 balls and Justin Greaves who contributed 51 runs from 112 balls. Hasan Mahmud delivered an exceptional bowling performance, taking 6 wickets for 90 runs, while Taskin Ahmed and Mehidy Hasan Miraz each claimed two wickets.
During Bangladesh's second innings, they found themselves in a precarious position at 184/7. However, Towhid Hridoy's 242 runs helped establish a 101-run partnership with Taijul Islam, who scored 22, and an 85-run partnership with Taskin Ahmed, who managed 12 runs. This effort lifted Bangladesh to a total of 386 runs, giving them a 30-run lead. At the end of the day, the West Indies were at 7/0, with Brandon King and Joshua Da Silva remaining unbeaten.