Tawhid Hira’s Double Century Shines in Drawn Test, West Indies Takes Series

In a captivating Test showdown at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, West Indies edged Bangladesh 1‑0 after the second match finished level. The series‑deciding game saw a remarkable unbeaten double century from Bangladesh’s left‑hander Tawhid Hira, but the Caribbean team still claimed the series.

West Indies, after winning the toss, posted 356 in the first innings. Star batsman Amir Jangoo produced a composed 133, hitting two sixes and thirteen fours, while Kevin Viakam contributed 61. Bangladesh’s pace spearhead Hasan Mahmood dismantled the innings with six wickets; Tashik Ahmed and Mehdi Hasan Miraz each took two.

Bangladesh’s reply of 386 was anchored by Hira’s 242* off 359 balls, a knock packed with eleven sixes and twenty‑two fours. Jomel Varikhan led the Bangladeshi bowling with four wickets, and Jaidan Seals added two.

The West Indies answered with a 398/6 declaration in their second innings. Captain Cameron Hodge’s towering 142, featuring eighteen boundaries, was supported by 78 from Viakam and 61 from Brandon King. Bangladesh’s Taijul Islam, Miraz, and Naeem Hasan each registered two‑wicket hauls.

Facing a target of 369, West Indies collapsed to 184, losing four wickets in 59 overs. Bangladesh’s chase stalled at 40 runs after early losses of Tanjid Hassan and captain Najmul Hossain, but Hira, together with Mushfiqur Rahim, added 135 runs before bad light forced the officials to conclude the innings.

For his unbeaten 242 and later 82, Tawhid Hira was named Player of the Match. Jomel Varikhan, with a total of 16 wickets, secured the Player of the Series accolade.