Towhid Hridoy Shines with Historic 350 in Bangladesh A’s Draw Against South Africa A
In a remarkable display of batting, Towhid Hridoy achieved a stunning unbeaten score of 350 runs for Bangladesh A against South Africa A during an unofficial Test match in Potchefstroom on Wednesday. This performance marks one of the pinnacle moments in the history of Bangladeshi cricket.
Hridoy, who captained the team, faced a total of 481 balls, striking 27 boundaries and hitting ten sixes. His impressive innings helped lead Bangladesh A to a record total of 676 runs for eight wickets declared. Coming in at the No. 4 position, he played a crucial role in reviving the innings after the team struggled at 86 for three in response to South Africa A’s first innings score of 512.
He partnered for 151 runs with Jaker Ali, who scored 94, falling just short of a century. Hridoy also formed a vital 185-run partnership with Mohammad Saifuddin, who contributed 87 runs. His marathon innings spanned over 191 overs, breaking several records along the way.
The match concluded in a draw, with South Africa A finishing at 18 runs without loss in 12 overs. While Bangladesh A lost the two-match unofficial Test series 1-0, Hridoy’s exceptional triple century certainly stood out, setting a new benchmark for first-class batting in Bangladesh.
Records Set by Towhid Hridoy
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**350***: Hridoy achieved the highest individual score by a Bangladeshi player in first-class cricket, surpassing the previous record of 334 not out set by Tamim Iqbal in 2019.
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3: He is now among just three Bangladeshi players to score a first-class triple century, joining the ranks of Tamim Iqbal and Raqibul Hasan.
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1: Hridoy made history as the first Bangladeshi player to score a first-class triple century outside of Bangladesh.
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1: He is also the first player from Bangladesh A to notch a triple-century, with the previous highest being a double-century by Shahriar Hossain.
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**350***: His score is the highest recorded by an overseas player in South African first-class cricket.
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**350***: This score is the second-highest individual score in first-class cricket in South Africa, only trailing Stephen Cook’s 390.
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2: Hridoy is the second overseas player to score a first-class triple century in South Africa, the first being England’s Dennis Compton in 1948.
Who is Towhid Hridoy?
Towhid Hridoy was born on December 4, 2000, in Bogra, and has been recognized as one of Bangladesh’s promising young cricketers. A right-handed batsman who can also bowl off-spin, Hridoy emerged through the ranks of Bangladesh’s youth teams, contributing to the country’s Under-19 World Cup victory in 2020.
He made his first-class debut in 2017 for Rajshahi Division. Over time, he has solidified his reputation through domestic leagues and his performances earned him a call to the national team in 2023. Hridoy made his T20I debut against England on March 9 and followed it up with his ODI debut against Ireland later that month.
Hridoy has become a staple in Bangladesh’s one-day setup, also participating in various franchise leagues such as the Sylhet Strikers, Fortune Barishal, and Comilla Victorians. He added to his credentials by debuting in Test cricket against Zimbabwe in June 2026.
At just 25, Hridoy’s remarkable innings of 350 not out has defined his career thus far, showcasing his blend of patience, concentration, and attacking flair. For Bangladesh cricket fans, the excitement is not just about Hridoy’s past achievements, but also about his future potential.
