New Delhi. Opener Chad Bowes is in the news at the moment. This cricketer has made the world record of scoring the fastest double century in List A cricket. This opener achieved this big feat in his 100th List A match. Bowes scored a double century in 103 balls. He made this record against Otago while playing for Canterbury in New Zealand's domestic tournament Ford Trophy. The cricket journey of this player has also been very interesting. Right-handed batsman Chad has played Under-19 cricket for South Africa while he plays international cricket for New Zealand. After Under-19, when he felt that it was difficult to get a chance to debut in international cricket for South Africa, he turned to New Zealand. He got a chance to play international cricket in New Zealand.
Chad Bowes scored 205 runs in 110 balls which included 27 fours and seven sixes. During this period, he broke the records of Australia's explosive batsman Travis Head and India's N Jagadeesan. Head and Jagadishan had scored double centuries in List A cricket on the same 114 balls. Thanks to the brilliant innings of thirty-two year old Bowes, Canterbury scored 343 runs for 9 wickets. Bowes's opening partner Henry Nicholls had returned to the pavilion without opening the account. Despite this, Bowes continued his aggressive stance and scored a half century in 26 balls. He completed his century in 53 balls. After this the next century was scored in 50 balls. After playing a world record innings, Bowes said that such innings happen automatically. You cannot plan for this nor try. I am happy that today was my day.
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Chad Bowes was born in 1992 in South Africa
Chad Bowes was born in South Africa. He moved to New Zealand to boost his cricket career. At present he is an important player for Canterbury. He is ruling the bowlers with his batting skills. At present, he has become a destructive batsman in New Zealand domestic cricket. Before this inning, Chad Bowes' highest individual score in List A cricket was 125 runs. But the double century will take Bowes to a new level in the game. Canterbury won the match by 240 runs on the basis of Bowes' double century. Bowes is eyeing a comeback in international cricket.
Cricket career of Chad Bowes
Chad Bowes has played 6 ODI and 11 T20 International matches. He has played for New Zealand in all these matches. He scored 99 runs in ODI. He has 187 runs in his name in T0 International matches. Chad has 4186 runs in his name in 92 first class matches, which includes 9 centuries and 16 half-centuries.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: October 23, 2024, 18:09 IST
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