Chad Bowes breaks the fastest double century in Group A: New Zealand opener Chad Bowes set a new record in A-grade cricket on Wednesday by scoring his double hundred in just 103 balls. Bose holds the record for the fastest double century in this format, a record previously held by India’s Narayan Jagadeesan and Australia’s Travis Head .
South African-born New Zealand batsman Bowes achieved the feat while representing Canterbury in a Ford Cup match against Otago. He was eventually dismissed after scoring 205 runs off 110 balls, his highest score in A-grade cricket. Jagadeesan and Head completed their double centuries in 114 balls.
Chad Bowes’ world record! Scored just 103 goals for Canterbury to reach his double century! Travis Head and Narayan Jagadeesan hold the previous Group A record of 114 goals. Live + Highlights | #fordtrophy pic.twitter.com/mNZe65UEtE
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Hyde achieved the feat while playing for South Australia in the 2021-22 Marsh Cup, while Tamil Nadu’s Jagadeesan achieved the feat in the 2022 Vijay Hazare Trophy (Vijay Hazare Trophy) achieved this feat with a record-breaking innings of 277 runs against Arunachal Pradesh.
32-year-old Chad Bowes has played 6 ODI matches and 11 T20 internationals for New Zealand so far. He made his international debut last year. List-A cricket matches include various domestic matches except one-day internationals. Under List-A, each round lasts 40 to 60 overs.
