In a remarkable display of batting prowess, New Zealand’s Chad Bowes has set a new record for the fastest double century in List A cricket. Bowes achieved this milestone in just 104 balls during a One Day match for Canterbury against Otago in the Ford Trophy 2024-25.
Chad Bowes surpassed Travis Head and N Jagadeesan’s record
Bowes’ explosive knock featured an astonishing 27 fours and 7 sixes, showcasing his aggressive batting style and ability to dominate bowlers. His double century not only propelled his team to a formidable total of 343/9 but also captured the attention of cricket fans worldwide. The previous record for the fastest double century in List A cricket was set by South Australia’s Travis Head, who reached the milestone in 114 balls against Queensland in the 2021-22 Marsh Cup, while Tamil Nadu’s Narayan Jagadeesan achieved the feat during his record-breaking 277 against Arunachal Pradesh in the 2022 Vijay Hazare Trophy.
A world record for Chad Bowes! Brings up his double century from just 103 balls for Canterbury! Travis Head and Narayan Jagadeesan with the previous List A record of 114 balls. LIVE stream + HIGHLIGHTS | #FordTrophy pic.twitter.com/mNZe65UEtE
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“These things happen naturally, organically”: Bowes
Bowes’ innings was pivotal in securing victory for his team, emphasizing his potential as a future star in international cricket. His performance is expected to earn him recognition and possibly a return to the national side as selectors look to build a strong squad ahead of upcoming international fixtures.
“These things happen naturally, organically. You don’t plan for it or try to do it, so I’m glad it was my day,” Bowes said during the innings break.
“It was nice to get most of them [the deliveries] out of the middle and hit it around the park. It started off really nicely so I just kept going and it was working so I didn’t try to rein it in too much and just kept the foot on the gas.
“It might sink in over the next day or two, but obviously a great day here at Hagley and a good occasion to do something special,” he added.
Bowes last played for the Black Caps in 2023. The 32-year-old has so far scored 99 runs in six ODIs, with a highest score of 51. In T20Is, he has clubbed 187 runs across 11 innings, with the help of a half-century against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.