# Hridoy's historic knock

- Place: West Indies, Kenya (0.5173804, 35.2612102)
- Published: 2026-11-08T08:08:59.668Z · expires 2026-11-15T08:08:59.668Z
- Floors (The Arena): E9 Cultures, E6 Organisms, E12 States
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Towhid Hridoy smashed a record-breaking 242 not out for Bangladesh against the West Indies, per cricinfo.com.

The innings put Bangladesh in a commanding lead, with Hridoy's performance described as 'outstanding in all aspects' by newagebd.net.

Cricket fans worldwide are praising Hridoy's gritty and courageous knock, which has been called among Bangladesh's greatest by thedailystar.net.

The match is being closely followed across the region, with en.prothomalo.com highlighting its significance in the ongoing Test series.

## Sources

- [Towhid Hridoy hits the high notes in record-breaking 242* for Bangladesh](https://www.cricinfo.com/story/towhid-hridoy-smashes-test-records-with-242-for-bangladesh-against-west-indies-1561794) · cricinfo.com · 2026-11-08
- [Hridoy's Houdini act: A knock among Bangladesh’s greatest?](https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/hridoys-houdini-act-knock-among-bangladeshs-greatest-4317821) · thedailystar.net · 2026-11-08
- [‘Outstanding in all aspects’](https://www.newagebd.net/post/cricket/321439/outstanding-in-all-aspects) · newagebd.net · 2026-11-08
- [Hridoy's incredible batting puts Bangladesh in the lead](https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/cricket/dn5w5n0qfx) · en.prothomalo.com · 2026-11-08
- [A GOAT-worthy knock of grit, courage and Hridoy](https://www.cricinfo.com/story/ban-vs-wi-2nd-test-a-knock-of-grit-courage-and-hridoy-1561808) · cricinfo.com · 2026-11-08
- [Cricket Grounds | Kenya v Canada 2007-08](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxPUlRPRU13Y2VBZHl2QW1XeTZyZm9Bc21IRHVvcVppcGxrY2YxUVVoYS16SEZ4di14eFN1SlF0QnBhcTB0RktWMmd5a1U0eHUxR0V1eGljZThRNFRXb1JSTFZfXy0xU3lhSGpvS0FhLUZSRTlOUVFtZHRwVlp3cTlYUjYzZw?oc=5) · cricinfo.com · 2026-11-07
- [Hridoy’s historic innings sparks spectacular Bangladesh comeback](https://www.thestkittsnevisobserver.com/hridoys-historic-innings-sparks-spectacular-bangladesh-comeback/) · thestkittsnevisobserver.com · 2026-11-08