Kavem Hodge hammers third Test ton, completes 1,000 runs
What's the story
Top-order batter Kavem Hodge powered West Indies in the second innings of the 2nd Test against Bangladesh at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Hodge reached three figures as the Windies faced a 30-run deficit after the first innings. He stitched a 165-run stand with Kevin Wickham, who scored 78. Hodge raced to his third century in the format.
Knock
Hodge, Wickham bolster WI
Powered by Amir Jangoo's ton, WI amassed 356 in the first innings. Bangladesh responded with 386, riding on Towhid Hridoy's unbeaten double-ton.
Brandon King and Joshua da Silva then gave the visitors a bright start in the second innings, adding 85 runs. With both openers departing, WI were down to 119/2 in 30.5 overs.
Hodge and Wickham then joined forces, taking WI past 280.
Information
Hodge reaches 142-ball ton
Hodge reached his century off 142 balls in the third session on Day 4. However, the Windies were handed a blow after a couple of overs, with Taijul Islam dismissing Wickham (78).
Numbers
A look at his numbers
As mentioned, Hodge recorded his third Test century. His tally includes four half-centuries.
During his knock, the Windies batter also completed 1,000 Test runs. He now has 1,030-plus runs from 19 Tests (36 innings) at an average of around 31.
Two of his 50-plus scores have come against Bangladesh.
Scoring his ninth First-Class century, Hodge has 4,600-plus runs in red-ball cricket.