Kavem Hodge scored his third Test century, and the highest score of his career, on Day 4 of the second Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet. The 33-year-old passed Darren Bravo's 127 from 2012 to set a new West Indies top-order benchmark in Bangladesh, lifting the lead beyond 300.
Innings Overview: Hodge Rebuilds After an Early Loss
Hodge walked in at number three with West Indies on 85-1 after 21.2 overs in their second innings. Brandon King had just departed, and the visitors needed a stable platform against a Bangladesh side buoyed by a big first-innings total.
He then shared a 165-run partnership for the third wicket with Kevin Wickham, who made a half-century. The stand shifted the match from damage control to building a competitive lead.
| Metric | Detail |
|---|
| Batting position | No. 3 |
| Entry point | 85-1 (21.2 overs) |
| Third-wicket partnership | 165 runs with Kevin Wickham |
| Century reached | 142 balls, 66th over of the innings |
| Career Test centuries | 3 |
The Century Milestone
Hodge reached three figures from 142 balls, a strike rate of roughly 70.4 at that point. That is a measured tempo for a fourth-day pitch, where preserving wickets mattered as much as scoring.
It was his third Test hundred and his highest score in the format. The innings also marked a clear step up in his output at number three.
Breaking Darren Bravo's West Indies Record
On reaching 128*, Hodge recorded the highest Test score by a West Indies top-order batter in Bangladesh. He went past Darren Bravo's 127 at Khulna in 2012, a mark that had stood for more than a decade.
The comparison list below shows the highest individual scores by West Indies top-order batters in Tests in Bangladesh. Hodge's entry is shown at 140* in the source listing.
How Rare Are Centuries in Bangladesh?
Only five different West Indies top-order batters have scored Test hundreds in Bangladesh. Kieran Powell is the only one on that list with two such centuries.
The small sample shows how difficult these conditions have historically been for visiting top-order batters. Hodge's innings adds a new name to a short list.
Match Context: Answering Towhid Hridoy's 242*
The innings came after Bangladesh's Towhid Hridoy made a record-breaking 242* on Day 3. That score put West Indies under sustained pressure and set up a series-deciding contest.
Hodge's century brought the tourists back into the game. West Indies pushed their lead past 300 before bad light brought an early end to play on Day 4.
| Match Indicator | Status |
|---|
| Bangladesh standout | Towhid Hridoy, 242* (Day 3) |
| West Indies standout | Kavem Hodge, century (Day 4) |
| West Indies lead at stumps | Beyond 300 |
| Series status | Second Test is the decider |
What the Numbers Suggest
A 165-run stand and a lead above 300 give West Indies a sound position in a series-deciding Test. The final result will depend on how much time remains and how the pitch behaves for spin.
For Hodge, the innings is a strong data point in his career. He has improved his best Test score and set a country-specific record in the same knock.