Displaying immense resilience and exceptional skill, Towhid Hridoy smashed a magnificent unbeaten 242 runs to rescue Bangladesh from a precarious collapse and secure a crucial 30-run first-innings lead against West Indies on Day 3 of the Sylhet Test on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Resuming the day at 88/3, Bangladesh suffered a dramatic middle-order slump, losing quick wickets including Mushfiqur Rahim (34), Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (16), and Hasan Mahmud. Plunging to 184 for 7—still trailing West Indies' first-innings total of 356 by 172 runs—Bangladesh faced the prospect of a massive deficit.
Read nextTowhid Hridoy Scores Heroic Maiden Test Century as Bangladesh Reach 205/7 at Lunch on Day 3However, Towhid Hridoy found an indefatigable partner in Taijul Islam. The duo forged a brilliant 117-run partnership for the eighth wicket, with Taijul contributing a gritty 22 off 56 balls. Hridoy reached his maiden Test century in style and pushed past the double-century mark in 304 deliveries. Following Taijul's dismissal, Hridoy added another vital 85-run stand with Taskin Ahmed (12). With Sadman Islam unable to bat due to an injury sustained during fielding, Bangladesh's innings concluded at 386 all out in 111.5 overs, giving the Tigers a hard-fought 30-run advantage. Hridoy remained unbeaten on a monumental 242 off 359 balls.
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