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Hridoy sets Bangladesh first-class record with 350

5 sourcesUpdated 2 Sept 2026, 5:27 pm Coverage regionsGlobal · International
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Bangladesh A captain Towhid Hridoy made an unbeaten 350 against South Africa A in Potchefstroom.

The innings set a new Bangladeshi first-class batting record, passing Tamim Iqbal’s 334.

One report says the score was also the highest first-class score by an overseas batter in South Africa.

Another report says Hridoy faced 481 balls and hit 27 fours and 10 sixes.

Why it mattersThe innings rewrites a major domestic batting mark and raises Hridoy's profile.
More context

Bangladesh A declared at 676-8 in one account, with a partnership involving Rejaur Rahman Raja noted.

The match ended in a draw, with South Africa A winning the series 1-0.

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What coverage agrees on

All of the reporting agrees that Towhid Hridoy scored an unbeaten 350 against South Africa A and broke Tamim Iqbal’s Bangladesh first-class record. The coverage also agrees that the match finished as a draw.

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The reports differ slightly on the surrounding statistical framing, including whether the innings is described as the highest by an overseas batter in South Africa and the exact match details used for context. Further scorecard or match reporting could add more verification on those points.

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The reporting is straightforward and statistical, focusing on Hridoy’s unbeaten 350 and the record it broke. It also places the innings in match context by noting the opponent, venue, and the drawn result. One account adds scoring details such as balls faced, boundaries, and sixes.

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The Times of India Neutral framing Provisional rating

Towhid Hridoy creates history with 350, breaks Tamim Iqbal’s long-standing first-class record

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The Times of India reports that Bangladesh A captain Towhid Hridoy scored an unbeaten 350 against South Africa A at the NWC Oval in Potchefstroom. Hridoy surpassed Tamim Iqbal to set the record for the highest first-class score by a Bangladeshi batter and the highest by an overseas batter in South Africa. The match ended in a draw after South Africa A won the series 1-0.

Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Neutral framing Reported

Hridoy sets new Bangladesh first class batting record after epic triple ton

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Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha reports that Tawhid Hridoy scored an unbeaten 350 for Bangladesh A against South Africa A in Potchefstroom, breaking Tamim Iqbal's previous record of 334. Hridoy's innings came off 481 balls and included a partnership with Rejaur Rahman Raja as Bangladesh declared at 676-8. The match ended in a draw because insufficient time remained to force a victory.

NewsBytes Neutral framing Reported

Bangladesh's Towhid Hridoy scripts history with record-breaking First-Class score: Details

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NewsBytes reports that Bangladesh A captain Towhid Hridoy scored an unbeaten 350 against South Africa A in Potchefstroom, breaking the record for the highest first-class score by a Bangladeshi batter. Hridoy faced 481 balls, hitting 27 fours and 10 sixes, and surpassed Tamim Iqbal's previous record of 334 not out. The report also notes his innings is the second-highest individual score in first-class cricket in South Africa.