Towhid Hridoy sets record in Sylhet draw
Towhid Hridoy’s match aggregate of 324 runs secured a hard-fought draw for Bangladesh against West Indies in the second Test.
Bangladesh reached 184-4 when fading light forced an early end to play on the final day, leaving the two-match series at 1-0 in favor of the visitors.
Hridoy anchored the hosts’ response with an unbeaten 242 in the first innings and an 82 in the second. This performance surpassed Mominul Haque’s 2018 record of 281 runs, making Hridoy the first Bangladeshi batter to reach a 300-plus match total, Cricinfo reported.
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West Indies seal series win
West Indies clinched the series following their eight-wicket victory in the opening Test at Mirpur. According to Cricinfo, the tourists remain unbeaten in all Test series in a calendar year, marking their first such achievement since 1994.
On the final morning, West Indies captain Roston Chase declared at 398-6. Kavem Hodge, who contributed 142 in the second innings, noted the team’s growing cohesion. “I think a lot of the guys are growing together, cricket-wise,” Hodge said. “The belief is also there.”
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Mushfiqur reaches 7,000 run milestone
During the fourth innings, Mushfiqur Rahim became the first Bangladeshi batter to reach 7,000 Test runs. He partnered with Hridoy for 135 runs to steady the innings after the early loss of openers Tanzid Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto.
Jomel Warrican, who claimed 3-44 in the second innings, broke the partnership by bowling Hridoy. Warrican’s efforts in this match also saw him become the second left-arm spinner, after Alf Valentine, to reach 100 Test wickets for West Indies, per Cricinfo.
Match facts at a glance
| Player | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Towhid Hridoy | 324 total runs (New Bangladesh record) |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | Reached 7,000 Test career runs |
| Jomel Warrican | Reached 100 Test wickets |
Did you know?
This match was the first drawn Test played in Bangladesh since May 2022, with 18 Tests between the two stalemates, according to Cricinfo.
Common questions about the Sylhet Test
Why was the match declared a draw?
The umpires called off play at 3:45 p.m. local time due to bad light, with the match officially ending at 4:00 p.m. Bangladesh were 184-4 at the time.
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What is next for both teams?
West Indies have concluded their World Test Championship cycle. Bangladesh’s next assignment is the Johannesburg Test starting November 15.
Who were the standout performers in the first innings?
Hridoy starred with 242 not out, while West Indies’ Amir Jangoo scored 133. Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud claimed 6-90, his first five-wicket haul on home soil.
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