Chad Bowes made history on October 23, 2024, by scoring the fastest double century in List A cricket, reaching 200 runs in just 103 balls. This incredible feat took place during the Ford Trophy match between Canterbury and Otago at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval. Bowes’ explosive innings ended with him being dismissed for 205 off 110 deliveries, with 27 fours and seven sixes ¹.
In this remarkable match, Canterbury posted 343 for 9 after being put in to bat, and then bowled out Otago for 103, securing a dominant 240-run victory ¹. This achievement not only broke the record previously held by Travis Head and Narayan Jagadeesan, who reached their double centuries in 114 balls, but also marked Bowes’ 100th List A match ¹ ².
Some notable milestones achieved by Bowes in this match include:
- Fastest Double Century: 103 balls, surpassing Travis Head and Narayan Jagadeesan’s 114-ball record ¹ ²
- Highest List A Score: 205, exceeding his previous best of 126 ¹
- Aggressive Batting: 27 fours and seven sixes, showcasing his impressive strokeplay ¹
Bowes’ impressive performance has cemented his place in List A cricket history
