Sylhet:Towhid Hridoy's stunning double century has put Bangladesh in a strong position in the second and final Test against West Indies at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Hridoy's maiden Test century was transformed into a remarkable double hundred, lifting Bangladesh to a significant 386 and securing a crucial 30-run first-innings lead.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Hridoy remained unbeaten on 242 runs off 359 balls, featuring 22 fours and 11 sixes. His innings marked him as the fourth Bangladeshi batter to achieve a double century in Test cricket, surpassing Mushfiqur Rahim's previous national record of 219 runs.
Hridoy's efforts were essential as Bangladesh recovered from a precarious 22-2. He and Mushfiqur Rahim steadied the innings before a middle-order collapse, triggered by Jomel Warrican and Roston Chase, saw Bangladesh slip to 184-7. Hridoy then formed a crucial 117-run partnership with Taijul Islam, helping the team surpass 300 runs.
The 25-year-old reached his double century off 304 balls and continued to dominate, setting a new benchmark for sixes in a single Test innings by a Bangladeshi batter. His partnership with Taskin Ahmed added 85 more runs, ensuring Bangladesh's lead before the innings ended at 386.
West Indies, starting their second innings, reached 7 without loss before bad light ended the third day prematurely. Bangladesh's bowlers unsuccessfully reviewed two decisions in the opening over as West Indies openers Brandon King and Joshua da Silva remained unbeaten at stumps.