2nd Test: Towhid Hridoy scripts records with double-century vs WI
What's the story
Bangladesh batting star Towhid Hridoy brought up a sensational double-hundred on the third day of the second Test against West Indies at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The middle-order batsman put up a masterclass in his third Test match to bail his team out of trouble. Notably, this was also his maiden 50-plus score in the format. The Caribbean side had earlier posted a strong first-innings total of 356 runs.
Match dynamics
A stunning knock from Hridoy
The hosts were reduced to 22/2 when Hridoy arrived to bat.
He was involved in a vital 71-run stand alongside veteran Mushfiqur Rahim (34) to take his side past 120.
However, another collapse left Bangladesh reeling at 184/7.
Hridoy then showcased real character by dominating a 117-run stand alongside Taijul Islam (22).
The former completed his hundred during the course and took his team past the 300-run mark.
Hridoy continued the good work and got to a fine double-hundred.
Stats
Hridoy goes past 1,500 First-Class runs
Hridoy, who had 54 runs across four innings before this Test, slammed his maiden 50-plus score in the format.
This hundred also powered him past 1,500 First-Class runs, as per Cricinfo.
Across 20 matches, Hridoy now owns a tally of 1,600-plus runs at an average of 54-plus.
In addition to five centuries, the batter has also recorded four fifties.