Towhid Hridoy Knocks Record Double-Century for Bangladesh in Sylhet

Towhid Hridoy Leads Dramatic Recovery

Towhid Hridoy produced a stellar double-century performance that pulled Bangladesh out of a difficult position during the second World Test Championship Test match. Facing West Indies, the team relied heavily on the middle order to reduce a significant deficit.

Partnership and Milestone Strokes

Before the lunch interval, Bangladesh found themselves struggling significantly. However, a crucial 117-run partnership for the eighth wicket developed between tawhid hridoy and Taijul Islam, who contributed 22 runs before being stumped by Amir Jangoo off the bowling of Jomel Warrican.

By the time Taijul departed, the hosts had narrowed the gap to just 55 runs shy of West Indies' total of 356. Hridoy, who was unbeaten on exactly 100 runs at lunch, accelerated his scoring rate with an impressive display of strokeplay. His innings featured multiple square-cuts through point alongside five massive sixes launched from midwicket to extra cover.

Setting New Records in Sylhet

During this remarkable knock, tawhid hridoy surpassed previous milestones. Upon reaching 172 runs, he established the record for the highest individual score recorded in Test matches within Sylhet, eclipsing the previous mark set by Mahmudul Hasan Joy against Ireland in the previous year.

Sources: ICC, Cricinfo, Cricbuzz.