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Hridoy's Epic Double Ton Saves Bangladesh in WI Thriller
9 Nov
Summary
- Towhid Hridoy scored 242 not out, the highest Test score for Bangladesh.
- West Indies secured the two-match series win despite the final Test draw.
- Bangladesh and West Indies remain in fifth and eighth in WTC standings.
The West Indies have clinched a two-match Test series against Bangladesh following a thrilling second Test that concluded in a draw. Bangladesh's Towhid Hridoy delivered a historic performance, scoring an unbeaten 242, the highest individual Test score for his country. This remarkable innings helped Bangladesh recover from a precarious position and secure a narrow first-innings lead.
In the second innings, Kavem Hodge's 142, supported by fifties from Brandon King and Kevin Wickham, set Bangladesh a challenging target of 369. Hridoy once again anchored the hosts' efforts, scoring 82 as Bangladesh reached 184-4, successfully playing out the draw.
Following the series, Bangladesh remains in fifth place in the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle with a 45.83 PCT, while the West Indies' PCT slightly increased to 27.38, though they are out of the final race.
