New Zealand's Chad Bowes broke the world record for the fastest double century in List A cricket on Wednesday, reaching 200 off just 103 balls in a domestic one-day match.Bowes was batting for Canterbury against Otago in Christchurch as he beat the previous mark of 114 balls by Australian Travis Head for South Australia against Queensland in 2021.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"It might sink in over the next day or two, but obviously a great day here," said Bowes, who was out for 205 off 110 balls having hit seven sixes and 27 fours in Canterbury's 343-9.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bowes, 32, was regularly treated for a sore back and dehydration during his knock at Hagley Oval.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Otago were all out for 103 to lose by 240 runs, the biggest margin of defeat in New Zealand domestic white-ball cricket history.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
List A matches comprise one-day internationals, 50-over tour matches and premier one-day games in the 12 ICC member countries.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bowes, who was born in South Africa and captained their under-19 team, may have put himself in line for a New Zealand recall with his whirlwind innings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n