Towhid Hridoy, a 24-year-old middle-order batsman from Bangladesh, played a brave and determined innings in a Champions Trophy match against India. Bangladesh was in trouble early on, losing five wickets for just 35 runs. Hridoy, along with Jaker Ali (who scored 68), helped the team recover by building a strong partnership of 154 runs for the sixth wicket. This partnership was a record for Bangladesh in such situations. However, Jaker was eventually out after mistiming a shot.

Hridoy continued to bat aggressively, especially after Jaker’s dismissal. He scored his first 50 runs in 85 balls but reached his second 50 in just 29 balls, hitting three fours and two sixes. Unfortunately, he started cramping after reaching 88 runs, which affected his performance. Despite this, he managed to score his first ODI century (100 runs). However, his efforts were not enough to win the match, as India’s Mohammed Shami and Shubman Gill performed well, leading India to victory.

After the match, Hridoy explained that the pitch was tricky, especially for spin bowling, and that he and Jaker focused on building a partnership after the early wickets fell. He also mentioned that his cramps limited his ability to score more runs, and he believed he could have added 20-30 more runs if not for the discomfort.

Towhid Hridoy Reflects on Missed Opportunity, Targets 270-Run Total in Future Matches

Towhid Hridoy supported the team’s decision to bat first and said that if he and Jaker had stayed at the crease longer, Bangladesh could have scored around 270 runs, which might have changed the outcome of the game. He also expressed confidence that Bangladesh would perform better in their upcoming matches against Pakistan and New Zealand in Rawalpindi, as they would adapt to the different conditions there.

In summary, Towhid Hridoy’s century was a display of resilience and character, but Bangladesh fell short due to strong performances from India and Hridoy’s physical struggles during the match.