Sylhet, Bangladesh, Nov 7, 2026 (AFP) - Hridoy scores Bangladesh Test-best 242 against West Indies

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2026-11-07

Towhid Hridoy broke the record for the highest individual Test score by a Bangladesh batter when he struck an unbeaten 242 against West Indies in Sylhet on Saturday. Playing only his third Test, Hridoy became just the fourth Bangladesh batter to score a Test double century, reaching the milestone off 304 balls. Hridoy's sparkling knock included 22 fours and 11 sixes and carried Bangladesh into an unlikely 23-run lead on the third day of the secon......

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