Towhid Hridoy Sets New First-Class Record with Unbeaten 350 for Bangladesh A
Towhid Hridoy scored an unbeaten 350 runs for Bangladesh A against South Africa A in the second unofficial Test at Potchefstroom, setting a new first-class record for the highest individual score by a Bangladeshi batter. His innings included 27 fours and 10 sixes, surpassing Tamim Iqbal's previous record of 334 not out. Hridoy became the third Bangladeshi to score a first-class triple-century and the first to do so outside Bangladesh. The match ended in a draw, with South Africa A at 18 without loss.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (79/100). Lens Score 30/100.
Outlets measured: wion, indiatoday, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–85/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 2 Sept, 03:21 pm. Other outlets followed.