Sylhet:Towhid Hridoy achieved his maiden Test century, anchoring Bangladesh to 205 for seven at lunch on the third day of the second Test against West Indies in Sylhet. Despite wickets tumbling around him, Hridoy remained unbeaten on 100 from 171 balls, hitting 11 fours and a six.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Bangladesh is still trailing West Indies' first-innings score of 356 by 151 runs. With opener Shadman Islam sidelined due to an ankle injury, only Taijul Islam and Taskin Ahmed are left to support Hridoy.
Bangladesh began the day at 88 for three and added 117 runs during the morning session but lost four wickets, three of which were claimed by West Indies' spinners. Hridoy, alongside Mushfiqur Rahim, forged a fourth-wicket partnership of 78 runs before Jomel Warrican dismissed Rahim. Mushfiqur contributed 34 runs before hitting a flighted delivery to Brandon King at short cover.
Following Mushfiqur's dismissal, Hridoy reached his half-century off 109 balls. Soon after, Liton Das was removed in a similar manner to Mushfiqur, caught by King at cover for eight, leaving Bangladesh at 141 for five. Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored 16 before Roston Chase had him caught at first slip.
Warrican further dented Bangladesh's innings by dismissing Hasan Mahmud, who was caught behind after a successful review showed an edge. As the session closed, Hridoy and Taijul added an unbroken 21-run partnership, with Taijul contributing one run off 14 balls. Warrican has been the standout bowler for West Indies, taking three wickets for 60 runs.