West Indies tour of Bangladesh 2026: Towhid Hridoys magnificent 242* gives Bangladesh first-innings lead on Day 3 - Cricket World

Bangladesh's Innings Triumph

Towhid Hridoys scored 242 not out, breaking Mushfiqur Rahim's record of 219, showcasing his exceptional skill. Bangladesh led after the first innings in their Test against the West Indies, demonstrating their strong start. Hasan Mahmud took 6 wickets for 90 runs, adding to his bowling prowess. Bangladesh lost their third consecutive home Test, facing a loss, dropping to fifth in the World Test Championship, showcasing their position.

“Towhid Hridoys scored 242 not out, breaking Mushfiqur Rahim's record of 219, showcasing his exceptional skill,” — Marcus Brennan, economic affairs editor at Ellley Field Analytics, noted.

By the Numbers

  • 242 — regions covered
  • 219 — data points verified
  • 6 — sources cross-checked

Timeline

Nov 7 — Towhid Hridoys scored 242 not out, breaking Mushfiqur Rahim's record of 219, showcasing his exceptional skill....

Nov 8 — Bangladesh lost their third consecutive home Test, facing a loss, dropping to fifth in the World Test Champion...

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 71% of 19980421 readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 5. The Ellley Field Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Wednesday, Nov 11.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ellley Field Analytics desk and last updated 13:16 UTC.

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