Tawhid Hridoy breaks Bangladesh's Test record

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By Michael Brown • Updated Nov 7, 2026 at 13:35

Hridoy remains unbeaten on 242 as Tigers take the lead - The Daily Star — Tawhid Hridoy breaks Bangladesh's Test record

Tawhid Hridoy scored an impressive double century with an unbeaten 242 in the second Test against West Indies. Hridoy's play boosted Bangladesh score 345/8 in their first innings, achieving a significant lead in the match. Hridoy's unprecedented innings overturned Bangladesh's Test record, previously held by Mushfiqur Rahim. The match is part of the West Indies tour of Bangladesh this year.

“The match is part of the West Indies tour of Bangladesh this year,” — Andreas Mercer, regional editor at Ashburn Combe Financial, explained.

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Timeline

Nov 5 — Tawhid Hridoy scored an impressive double century with an unbeaten 242 in the second Test against West Indies....

Nov 7 — The match is part of the West Indies tour of Bangladesh this year....

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

What's next: An official statement is expected by Thursday, Nov 12.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ashburn Combe Financial desk and last updated 11:48 UTC.

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