Bangladesh cricket fans witnessed an unforgettable moment as Towhid Hridoy played a sensational innings against India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. His gritty century rescued Bangladesh from a disastrous start and gave them a competitive total.
- Towhid Hridoy scored a maiden ODI century (100 off 118 balls) under immense pressure.
- Bangladesh was 35/5 before Hridoy’s heroic fightback.
- He battled cramps and exhaustion but refused to give up.
- Cricket fans compared his knock to Glenn Maxwell’s iconic innings.
Bangladesh’s Collapse and Hridoy’s Arrival
Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bat first. However, their top order crumbled under India’s lethal bowling. Mohammed Shami dismissed Soumya Sarkar in the very first over. Harshit Rana and Axar Patel soon removed Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tanzid Hasan, and Mushfiqur Rahim. At 35/5, Bangladesh was in deep trouble.
This is when Towhid Hridoy walked in. With composure, he steadied the innings alongside Jaker Ali. He played cautiously, absorbing the pressure before shifting gears. His resilience turned the tide for Bangladesh.
A Century Through Pain and Determination
As Hridoy neared his century, physical discomfort set in. The extreme Dubai heat took a toll on him, and cramps began to affect his movement. But despite struggling to run, he refused to back down. With powerful strokes and quick thinking, he reached his century and ensured Bangladesh had a respectable total to defend.
Fans React to Hridoy’s Heroics
Cricket fans took to social media to praise Towhid Hridoy’s legendary innings. Many compared him to Glenn Maxwell’s epic knock in the 2023 World Cup. Others hailed him as the next big star of Bangladesh cricket.
Twitter Reactions:
Showing the same grit as Maxwell for the Country
— Osho Rajneesh (@vangadrug) February 20, 2025
Towhid Hridoy outstanding Knock 💪#IndvsBan #ChampionsTrophy2025 #Hridoy pic.twitter.com/Sbx7k0gLwd
Towhid Hridoy = Glenn Maxwell
— Shah (@IamShah102) February 20, 2025
Rohit Sharma = Mujeeb ur Rehman pic.twitter.com/QQDxBJDy8y
TOWHID HRIDOY, REMEMBER THE NAME. INDIANS WILL NEVER FORGET HIM 🇧🇩🇮🇳🥶#ChampionsTrophy2025 #tapmad #DontStopStreaming #CatchEveryMatch pic.twitter.com/T76i47EKHc
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) February 20, 2025
"HUNDRED FOR TOWHID HRIDOY IN THE CHAMPIONS TROPHY! ⚡️
— Hemant Bhavsar (@hemantbhavsar86) February 20, 2025
From 35/5 to a stunning century against India—this knock will go down in Bangladesh's ODI history!
What a fightback! 💪 #TowhidHridoy #ChampionsTrophy #Cricket" pic.twitter.com/MgycfsKvPK
A heroic inning from Towhid Hridoy. Bangladesh were 35/5 and then Hridoy scored this 100 in this extreme dubai heat with so much cramps, he is barely able to walk.
— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) February 20, 2025
But since he is not from Eng, Ind or Aus so this ing won't get much hype. This is Bangladesh's greatest 100 ever! pic.twitter.com/utOb80YGPI
What’s Next for Bangladesh?
Hridoy’s century has given Bangladesh a fighting chance. Now, their bowlers must rise to the occasion and defend the total. With the match evenly poised, Bangladesh will need a strong bowling performance to secure victory.
This performance also highlights Bangladesh’s growing presence in world cricket. As the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 continues, fans eagerly await more thrilling performances.
Towhid Hridoy’s innings was more than just a century—it was a statement of resilience, determination, and class. With his fearless approach, he has etched his name in Bangladesh’s cricket history. Now, all eyes are on the bowlers to complete what he started. Will Bangladesh clinch a crucial victory? Fans can’t wait to find out!
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