Towhid Hridoy's 242 not out: Bangladesh's highest Test score saves Sylhet Test
By Elena D’SouzaStartups & Innovation Correspondent, Peepals Global
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Towhid Hridoy hit 242 not out, Bangladesh's highest Test score, and 82 as the Sylhet Test was drawn on 9 November 2026; West Indies won the series 1-0.
What Happened
Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy scored 242 not out against West Indies in the second Test in Sylhet, the highest Test score by any Bangladesh batter, during the match played from 5 to 9 November 2026. He reached the record on Saturday, 7 November, passing Mushfiqur Rahim's 219 not out against Zimbabwe in 2018, and then made 82 in the second innings as Bangladesh held on for a draw on Monday, 9 November. West Indies, who won the first Test in Mirpur by eight wickets, took the two-match series 1-0.
Key Facts
- Towhid Hridoy's 242 not out came off 359 balls, with 22 fours and 11 sixes.
- It is the highest Test score by a Bangladesh batter, ahead of Mushfiqur Rahim's 219 not out against Zimbabwe in 2018.
- Hridoy became the first Bangladesh batter to turn his maiden Test hundred into a double century.
- Bangladesh were 184 for 7 in reply to West Indies' 356 when the counterattack began, and were finally all out for 386, a lead of 30.
- In the second innings, Hridoy scored 82 off 140 balls, taking his match total to 324 runs.
- Chasing 369 to win, Bangladesh finished on 184 for 4 when bad light ended play on the final day, and the Test was drawn.
- West Indies won the first Test in Mirpur by eight wickets and the series 1-0.
Why It Matters
Double centuries are rare for Bangladesh in Test cricket, and the national record had stood since 2018. Hridoy's innings is also notable for how it was built. He came in with the team in trouble and chose to attack rather than defend, hitting 11 sixes. Afterwards, he backed the counterattacking approach as the way out of a difficult position.
For Bangladesh, the innings changed the match. Without it, they would likely have faced a large first-innings deficit and a second defeat in the series. Instead, they took a small lead and, with Hridoy again leading the batting in the second innings, saved the game. The draw does not change the series result, but it gives Bangladesh a new batting reference point in the longest format.
For fans in South Asia, including India, the series is part of the World Test Championship cycle, in which every Test result feeds into the standings that decide the finalists. West Indies' series win and the draw in Sylhet both count in that table.
The innings also matters for a young player's career. Scoring a record double century in only his first Test hundred puts Hridoy among the batters Bangladesh will build around in coming series.
Peepals calculation: Of Hridoy's 242 runs, 154 came in boundaries (22 × 4 = 88 and 11 × 6 = 66), about 64% of his score (154 ÷ 242 ≈ 0.636). His strike rate was about 67 runs per 100 balls (242 ÷ 359 × 100 ≈ 67.4). From 184 for 7, Bangladesh added 202 runs for the last three wickets (386 − 184). Our calculation from the reported figures.
| Innings | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First innings | 242 not out | 359 | 22 | 11 |
| Second innings | 82 | 140 | Not given | Not given |
| Match total | 324 | 499 | | |
Impact
Short-term: Bangladesh avoid a 2-0 series defeat, while West Indies take the series 1-0 and the World Test Championship points that come with it.
Long-term: Hridoy's record and his attacking approach could shape how Bangladesh's middle order plays in Tests, and make him a central figure in their batting line-up.
Who is affected: Bangladesh's Test team and selectors, West Indies, Bangladesh cricket fans, and teams competing in the World Test Championship standings.
Key Takeaway
Towhid Hridoy's 242 not out in Sylhet, the highest Test score by a Bangladesh batter, and his 82 in the second innings saved the second Test, though West Indies won the series 1-0.
Questions and Answers
What is the highest Test score by a Bangladesh batter?
Towhid Hridoy's 242 not out against West Indies in Sylhet in November 2026. It passed Mushfiqur Rahim's 219 not out against Zimbabwe in 2018.
How many sixes did Towhid Hridoy hit in his 242?
He hit 11 sixes and 22 fours in his 242 not out, which came off 359 balls.
What was the result of the Bangladesh vs West Indies second Test?
The Test was drawn on 9 November 2026. Chasing 369, Bangladesh were 184 for 4 when bad light ended play.
Who won the Bangladesh vs West Indies Test series?
West Indies won the two-match series 1-0, after winning the first Test in Mirpur by eight wickets.
Disclaimer: Prepared by the Peepals newsroom from publicly available sources with AI assistance. Information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication and may change. Images may be representative. Not professional advice. Report an error via our contact page.
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