Towhid Hridoy century puts Bangladesh back on track against South Africa

Johannesburg - Towhid Hridoy's century propelled Bangladesh back on track against South Africa during the first Test at Wanderers. The 25-year-old batsman smashed 137 runs in a total of 327 for six. Hridoy's innings included 14 fours and a six, as he shared a crucial 99-run stand with Tanzid Hasan, followed by a record-breaking 200-run partnership with Litton Das.

The Bangladesh skipper's resilient knock was a stark contrast to the team's early struggles, which saw them at 22 for three after winning the toss. South Africa's Kagiso Rabada took the first five wickets, including three in an impressive opening spell, before failing to make any further impact. Hridoy's performance marked Bangladesh's highest total against South Africa, surpassing the previous record of 326 set in Chittagong in 2015, and equalled Mahmudul Hasan Joy's record for the highest individual score in a Test against South Africa.