Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- Towhid Hridoy has struck Bangladesh's highest individual Test score to lead a remarkable fightback and put the hosts ahead of West Indies on the third day of the second Test in Sylhet.

The middle-order batter was unbeaten on 236 off 349 balls, with 22 fours and 10 sixes, as Bangladesh reached 374-8 after 109 overs on Saturday, taking an 18-run first-innings lead.

His innings transformed Bangladesh's fortunes after the hosts slumped to 184-7 during the morning session, still trailing West Indies by 172 runs.

Hridoy found an unlikely ally in Taijul Islam, with the pair adding 117 runs for the eighth wicket to bring Bangladesh back into contention.

Taijul made 22 off 56 balls before being stumped by Amir Jangoo off Jomel...