Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy made history in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as he smashed a match-saving century against India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Hridoy became the ninth player to score a century on debut innings in the Champions Trophy, and only the second Bangladeshi to achieve this feat after Tamim Iqbal (128 vs England, The Oval 2017).
With Bangladesh struggling at 35/5, Hridoy held the innings together, stitching crucial partnerships to help his team post a competitive total of 228/8. His innings of 100 off 114 balls*, laced with six boundaries and two sixes, played a pivotal role in Bangladesh’s recovery.
Hridoy’s ODI stats against India
- Matches: 3
- Innings: 3
- Runs: 161
- Highest Score: 91*
- Average: 80.50
- Strike Rate: 72.19
- 100s: 1
- 50s: 2
- Fours: 10
- Sixes: 4
With this innings, Hridoy also became only the second non-opener to score a century in his debut Champions Trophy innings, following Mohammad Kaif (111 vs Zimbabwe, Colombo 2002).* His knock ensured Bangladesh remained competitive in the crucial Group A encounter.
Match Details
- Match: India vs Bangladesh, Group A, ICC Champions Trophy 2025
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Toss: Bangladesh opted to bat first
- Bangladesh’s Score: 228/8 (50 overs)
- Key Performers:
- Towhid Hridoy – 100 (114)*
- Jaker Ali – 68 (114)
- Mohammed Shami – 4/53
Hridoy’s innings was a display of resilience and temperament, marking him as one of Bangladesh’s key batters for the future. With this knock, he has firmly placed himself among the best emerging players in world cricket.