New Zealand’s batter Chad Bowes has set a world record, claiming the record for the fastest double century in List A cricket.
Bowes established this world record while playing in New Zealand’s domestic cricket ODI trophy, completing his double century in just 103 balls for Canterbury.
He broke the previous record of 114 balls held by Travis Head and Narayan Jagadeesan.
This match of the Ford Trophy was played between Canterbury and Otago Volts at Hagley Oval.
Batting first, Canterbury scored 343 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 50 overs, with Chad Bowes hitting 205 runs, including 7 sixes and 27 fours.
Bowes has represented New Zealand in 6 ODIs and 11 T20s and has played 99 matches in List A cricket.
Canterbury bowled out the Otago team for 103 runs, winning the match by 240 runs