Bangladesh has a new hero, and his name is Towhid Hridoy. The young batter scored his maiden ODI hundred against India in the side&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-trophy-2025-fans-show-cold-response-in-hot-dubai-conditions-for-india-vs-bangladesh-tie-8739542" rel="dofollow">opening game of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai</a> on Thursday (Feb 20), lifting his team from misery after India reduced Bangladesh to 35 for five at one stage.
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Maiden ODI 💯 for Bangladesh's Tawhid Hridoy and what an occasion to bring it up 👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChampionsTrophy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChampionsTrophy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BANvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BANvIND</a> ✍️: <a href="https://t.co/zafQJUBu9o">https://t.co/zafQJUBu9o</a> <a href="https://t.co/zgkUwb4MXy">pic.twitter.com/zgkUwb4MXy</a>
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After being asked to bowl first, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/champions-trophy-india-pacer-mohammed-shami-becomes-fastest-to-take-200-odi-wickets-ind-vs-bangladesh-8740336" rel="dofollow">Mohammed Shami</a>-led Indian bowling attack destroyed Bangladesh&rsquo;s top order by removing three of the five batters out on duck, with the remaining two on five (Mehidy Hasan Miraz) and 25 (Tanzid Hasan). With Bangladesh&rsquo;s back against the wall, the two batters &ndash; Jaker Ali and Hridoy, saved their team&rsquo;s day by posting a respectable target against the ODI giants.
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The two deployed a cautious approach upfront, saving their wickets while beating the Dubai heat and the cramps (that followed) to pull their side out of trouble. Thanks to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/champions-trophy-ind-vs-ban-axar-misses-hattrick-after-rohit-drops-catch-in-slips-video-8739857" rel="dofollow">several dropped chances</a>, much to India&rsquo;s disappointment, the pair made the most of their second chances and kept the run rate ticking.
<h2>Hridoy, the hero!</h2>
Though Jaker stood his ground at one end, Hridoy&rsquo;s innings impressed everyone, including the dressing room that kept cheering him as he approached his maiden ODI hundred. Even after losing Jaker (on 68 off 114 balls) and spinner Rishad Hossain on 18, the right-handed batter kept going, scoring runs off poor balls while dodging or playing the good ones. That kept India under pressure, which at one stage looked like wrapping up Bangladesh under 100.
Soon after getting into his 90s, Hridoy fell on the pitch after playing a shot, screaming with pain as the Physio and his partner rushed to the spot to check on him. After a brief inspection, Hridoy returned to his feet, trying to push himself for each single.&nbsp;
In Shami&rsquo;s last over, where he later completed his five-for, his first since the ODI World Cup in 2023, Hridoy played one to the point and was pumped up on hitting his first ODI hundred.
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Been hearing about Towhid Hridoy for a couple of years now and frankly, he hadn't done all that much. Showed his class today.
&mdash; Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) <a href="https://twitter.com/bhogleharsha/status/1892551441132195994?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
He got out in the final over (off Harshit Rana) on 100, with Bangladesh scoring 228 in the first innings.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Sports, Cricket: Despite being reduced to 35 for five at one stage, Bangladesh scored a fighting 228 against India, thanks to a 154-run stand between Jaker Ali and Towhid Hridoy.

Bangladesh has a new hero, and his name is Towhid Hridoy. The young batter scored his maiden ODI hundred against India in the side’s opening game of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Thursday (Feb 20), lifting his team from misery after India reduced Bangladesh to 35 for five at one stage. Maiden ODI 💯 for Bangladesh's Tawhid Hridoy and what an occasion to bring it up 👏#ChampionsTrophy #BANvIND ✍️: https://t.co/zafQJUBu9o pic.twitter.com/zgkUwb4MXy — ICC (@ICC) February 20, 2025 After being asked to bowl first, the Mohammed Shami-led Indian bowling attack destroyed Bangladesh’s top order by removing three of the five batters out on duck, with the remaining two on five (Mehidy Hasan Miraz) and 25 (Tanzid Hasan). With Bangladesh’s back against the wall, the two batters – Jaker Ali and Hridoy, saved their team’s day by posting a respectable target against the ODI giants. Also read | Champions Trophy 2025: ‘Pakistan has many flaws, but if they can beat India…,’ Mohammad Amir The two deployed a cautious approach upfront, saving their wickets while beating the Dubai heat and the cramps (that followed) to pull their side out of trouble. Thanks to several dropped chances, much to India’s disappointment, the pair made the most of their second chances and kept the run rate ticking. Hridoy, the hero! Though Jaker stood his ground at one end, Hridoy’s innings impressed everyone, including the dressing room that kept cheering him as he approached his maiden ODI hundred. Even after losing Jaker (on 68 off 114 balls) and spinner Rishad Hossain on 18, the right-handed batter kept going, scoring runs off poor balls while dodging or playing the good ones. That kept India under pressure, which at one stage looked like wrapping up Bangladesh under 100. Soon after getting into his 90s, Hridoy fell on the pitch after playing a shot, screaming with pain as the Physio and his partner rushed to the spot to check on him. After a brief inspection, Hridoy returned to his feet, trying to push himself for each single. In Shami’s last over, where he later completed his five-for, his first since the ODI World Cup in 2023, Hridoy played one to the point and was pumped up on hitting his first ODI hundred. Been hearing about Towhid Hridoy for a couple of years now and frankly, he hadn't done all that much. Showed his class today. — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 20, 2025 He got out in the final over (off Harshit Rana) on 100, with Bangladesh scoring 228 in the first innings. (With inputs from agencies)

Champions Trophy 2025: Bangladesh’s Hridoy beats heat, cramps to hit maiden ODI ton against India

Towhid Hridoy and Mahmudullah starred in a close win for Bangladesh over Sri Lanka in the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup in the Americas. Dallas in Texas witnessed another close tie in this competition as Bangladesh walked away with crucial two points in their tournament opener with a two-wicket win. During the first innings, seamer Mustafizur Rahman and leg spinner Rishad Hossain picked three wickets each, reducing Sri Lanka to a below-par score.

Bangladesh won the toss and sent Sri Lanka into batting first. Keeper-batter Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis departed early inside the Powerplay. Pathum Nissanka kept the run rate intact with a stunning show, scoring 47 off 28 balls with seven fours and a six.&nbsp;

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At least until the middle stage, Sri Lanka looked like posting a decent total on the board, but newcomer Rishad spoiled their plans with three quick wickets, reducing them to 109 for six inside 17 overs. That, however, was enough for Bangladesh to pull the momentum to their side as they restricted Sri Lanka to 124 for nine in 20 overs.

<h2>Thushara shines but Sri Lanka falters</h2>

Bangladesh got off to the worst possible start, losing three wickets up front, including both openers and Captain Najmul Shanto. Seasoned campaigner Litton Das and batter Hridoy bailed the team out of trouble with a 63-run stand for the fourth wicket, putting Bangladesh back in line for the run chase.&nbsp;

Later, a flurry of wickets during the middle overs brought Sri Lanka back into the reckoning, but that didn't help the cause, as the experience of all-rounder Mahmudullah worked wonders for the Tigers.&nbsp;

Even after losing eight wickets, Mahmudullah kept his cool and played smart cricket to see his team home in this Clash of the Asians in the USA.&nbsp;

While Bangladesh got off to a flyer in this competition, with two losses in two matches, Sri Lanka’s campaign in the Americas looks to end sooner than expected.&nbsp;

In Group D, South Africa leads (with two points and better NRR than others), and Sri Lanka sits at the bottom with zero points thus far.

To qualify for the Super Eight, the Island Nation must win their remaining two matches against the Netherlands and Nepal, hoping for the Proteas to win their remaining games and other results to fall in their favour.&nbsp;

Towhid Hridoy and Mahmudullah starred in a close win for Bangladesh over Sri Lanka in the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup in the Americas. Dallas in Texas witnessed another close tie in this competition as Bangladesh walked away with crucial two points in their tournament opener with a two-wicket win.

Towhid Hridoy and Mahmudullah starred in a close win for Bangladesh over Sri Lanka in the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup in the Americas. Dallas in Texas witnessed another close tie in this competition as Bangladesh walked away with crucial two points in their tournament opener with a two-wicket win. During the first innings, seamer Mustafizur Rahman and leg spinner Rishad Hossain picked three wickets each, reducing Sri Lanka to a below-par score. Bangladesh won the toss and sent Sri Lanka into batting first. Keeper-batter Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis departed early inside the Powerplay. Pathum Nissanka kept the run rate intact with a stunning show, scoring 47 off 28 balls with seven fours and a six. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup: Gurbaz, bowlers star in historic win for Afghanistan over New Zealand At least until the middle stage, Sri Lanka looked like posting a decent total on the board, but newcomer Rishad spoiled their plans with three quick wickets, reducing them to 109 for six inside 17 overs. That, however, was enough for Bangladesh to pull the momentum to their side as they restricted Sri Lanka to 124 for nine in 20 overs. Thushara shines but Sri Lanka falters Bangladesh got off to the worst possible start, losing three wickets up front, including both openers and Captain Najmul Shanto. Seasoned campaigner Litton Das and batter Hridoy bailed the team out of trouble with a 63-run stand for the fourth wicket, putting Bangladesh back in line for the run chase. Later, a flurry of wickets during the middle overs brought Sri Lanka back into the reckoning, but that didn't help the cause, as the experience of all-rounder Mahmudullah worked wonders for the Tigers. Even after losing eight wickets, Mahmudullah kept his cool and played smart cricket to see his team home in this Clash of the Asians in the USA. While Bangladesh got off to a flyer in this competition, with two losses in two matches, Sri Lanka’s campaign in the Americas looks to end sooner than expected. In Group D, South Africa leads (with two points and better NRR than others), and Sri Lanka sits at the bottom with zero points thus far. To qualify for the Super Eight, the Island Nation must win their remaining two matches against the Netherlands and Nepal, hoping for the Proteas to win their remaining games and other results to fall in their favour.

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