Towhid Hridoy Smashes Record-Breaking 242 to Rescue Bangladesh
Towhid Hridoy makes history with a massive 242 against West Indies, breaking Mushfiqur Rahim's record for Bangladesh's highest Test score.
Bangladesh cricket has witnessed a historic moment in Sylhet as batter Towhid Hridoy has become the player with the highest individual score in the country's Test cricket history. In a stunning display of batting prowess, Hridoy smashed 242 runs off 359 balls during the second Test against the West Indies, overtaking the previous record held by Mushfiqur Rahim.
A Masterclass in Resilience
Bangladesh found themselves in a precarious position, struggling at 184/7 in response to the West Indies' first-innings total of 356. With the majority of the top order collapsed, the pressure was immense. However, Towhid Hridoy stepped up to the lead the rescue mission.
His monumental double century was an aggressive yet calculated attack, featuring 22 fours and 11 sixes, maintained at a strike rate of 67.40. Hridoy's innings was the backbone of thep team's recovery, propelling Bangladesh to a total of 386 runs and securing a vital 30-run lead.
The Partnerships that Made the Difference
Hridoy did not act alone. To achieve this record-breaking score, he anchored the series as lower-order batters Taijul Islam and Taskin Ahmed provided crucial support. He shared a 101-run partnership with Taijul Islam, who contributed 22 runs, and an 85-run stand with Taskin Ahmed, who contributed 12 runs.
Breaking the Record Books
With his 242, Hridoy has surpassed Mushfiqur Rahim's previous record of 219* against Zimbabwe in 2018. He also joins an elite group as only the fourth Bangladesh batter to score a double ton in Tests, joining the likes of Rahim, Tamim Iqbal, and Shakib al Hasan.
Towhid Hridoy's Career Stats:
- Tests: 296 runs in five innings across three Tests, averaging 74.00.
- ODIs: 1,711 runs in the series of 58 matches, averaging 37.19, with one century and seven fifties.
- T20Is: 1,462 runs in the ሂደት में 67 matches, averaging 28.66 with a strike rate of 127.13.
Match Details and Bowling Brilliance
The match began with the West Indies, who opted to bat first, posting a total of 356. Their innings was anchored by a majestic run from Amir Jangoo, who scored 133 off 212 balls with 13 fours and two sixes. He was supported by half-centuries from Kevin Wickham (61) and Justin Greaves (51).
"Hasan Mahmud delivered yet another magical bowling performance,"
The Bangladeshi bowling attack was victorious, led by Hasan Mahmud, who claimed a staggering 6/90. Taskin Ahmed and Mehidy Hasan Miraz each chipped in with two wickets to dismantle the West Indies side.
Current Match Status
As the day concluded, the West Indies have begun their second innings, ending the day at 7/0, with Brandon King and Joshua Da Silva remaining unbeaten at the crease.