Chad Bowes etched his name into cricketing history on Wednesday, smashing the fastest men’s List A double-century during Canterbury’s Ford Trophy clash against Otago. The 32-year-old opener reached the remarkable milestone in just 103 balls, surpassing the previous record held by Australia‘s Travis Head and India’s N Jagadeesan, both of whom took 114 deliveries. Bowes’ explosive innings of 205 off 110 balls, featuring 27 fours and seven sixes, powered Canterbury to a commanding total of 343, setting the stage for a dominant 240-run victory.
Chad Bowes Sets New Record with Blazing Double-Century
Chad Bowes delivered an extraordinary performance for Canterbury in the Ford Trophy, smashing the fastest men’s List A double-century in history. Reaching the milestone in just 103 balls, Bowes surpassed the previous record held by Australia’s Travis Head and India’s N Jagadeesan, who took 114 deliveries each. His remarkable innings of 205 off 110 balls was punctuated with 27 fours and seven sixes, propelling Canterbury to a formidable 343 for 9. This record-breaking knock was particularly special for Bowes, as it came in his 100th List A match, making it a day to remember at the Hagley Oval.
Bowes’ aggressive start set the tone for Canterbury, especially after the early loss of opening partner Henry Nicholls for a five-ball duck. Bowes quickly reached his half-century in 26 balls and crossed the century mark in just 53 deliveries. From then on, he maintained his momentum, consistently hitting the ball cleanly and adding another 100 runs in the next 50 deliveries before being dismissed for 205. His dismissal in the 39th over didn’t halt Canterbury’s progress, as lower-order contributions, particularly from Zakary Foulkes, pushed the team to a challenging total.
Canterbury Dominate Otago in 240-Run Victory
Canterbury’s strong batting effort was complemented by an equally impressive bowling display, as they bowled Otago out for just 103 runs. Bowes’ incredible knock gave his team a massive advantage, allowing the bowlers to attack without pressure. Matthew Bacon was the standout bowler for Otago, taking five wickets, including Bowes’ crucial dismissal. However, Otago’s batting lineup faltered under Canterbury’s disciplined attack, offering little resistance in their chase.
Only two other Canterbury batters reached double-figures in a game dominated by Bowes’ performance. Captain Cole McConchie chipped in with 27, while Foulkes added a valuable 49 from No. 8. Canterbury’s bowlers, backed by the massive total, ran through Otago’s batting order, ensuring a 240-run victory. The commanding win not only highlighted Bowes’ personal achievement but also underlined Canterbury’s dominance in the match.
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