New Zealand’s Chad Bowes has made history by smashing the fastest double century ever recorded in List A cricket, achieving this milestone in just 104 balls. Bowes set the record while playing for Canterbury against Otago in the Ford Trophy 2024-25.
Bowes’ incredible innings has redefined speed and dominance in limited-overs cricket, propelling him past some of the biggest names in the sport. His explosive display of power-hitting and precise shot selection redefined the benchmark for List A cricket, a format that typically consists of 50-over matches.
Here are the Top 10 fastest double centuries ever scored in List A cricket:
10. Prithvi Shaw – 129 balls
Indian opener Shaw entered this elite list after scoring a breathtaking double-century in 129 balls. Shaw was representing Northamptonshire in a match against Somerset during the English domestic season in 2023. At just 24 years old, Shaw showcased his talent and ability to take on bowlers, making him one of India’s most promising batting prospects.
9. Glenn Maxwell – 128 balls
Australia‘s explosive all-rounder Maxwell delivered one of the most unforgettable knocks in the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023. Maxwell scored his double century in just 128 balls during a match against Afghanistan, making it the fastest double ton in World Cup history. His swashbuckling innings propelled Australia to a commanding victory and left an indelible mark on the tournament.
8. D’Arcy Short – 128 balls
Australian opener D’Arcy joins this prestigious list with his 128-ball double century, achieved during the 2018 JLT One-Day Cup. Short’s dazzling performance against Queensland showcased his ability to dominate bowling attacks with aggressive strokeplay, cementing his reputation as one of Australia’s most destructive top-order batters.
7. Ishan Kishan – 126 balls
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan added his name to the list with a blistering double century in just 126 balls. The left-hander achieved this feat in an ODI against Bangladesh in 2022, making it the fastest double ton in the history of international One-Day Internationals (ODIs). His aggressive approach and lightning-quick scoring took the cricketing world by storm.
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6. Jamie How – 126 balls
New Zealand’s Jamie earned a place in history by scoring a double century in 126 balls during the 2013 Ford Trophy. Playing against Northern Districts, How’s composed yet aggressive innings solidified his status as a top-order force in New Zealand’s domestic cricket scene.
5. Ben Duckett – 123 balls
England’s Duckett made headlines when he smashed a double century in just 123 balls while playing for the England Lions against Sri Lanka A in 2016. Duckett’s innings was a masterclass in boundary-hitting and intelligent strike rotation, marking him as a player to watch for the future.
4. Travis Head – 117 balls
Australia’s Head, known for his aggressive strokeplay, etched his name in the record books with a 117-ball double century during the 2015 Matador BBQs One-Day Cup. Playing for South Australia against Western Australia, Head’s explosive knock demonstrated his ability to score quickly and convert starts into massive scores.
3. Narayan Jagadeesan – 114 balls
Tamil Nadu’s Jagadeesan achieved a remarkable double century in 114 balls during the 2022 Vijay Hazare Trophy against Arunachal Pradesh. Jagadeesan’s innings didn’t just stop at 200; he went on to score a monumental 277 runs, the highest individual score in List A cricket history.
2. Travis Head – 114 balls
Head appears again on this list, having recorded another double century in just 114 balls, this time during the 2021 Marsh Cup while representing South Australia against Queensland. Head’s ability to consistently score at an extraordinary rate has made him a standout player in Australia’s domestic circuit.
1. Chad Bowes – 104 balls
Topping the list is Bowes, whose recent record-breaking double century took just 104 balls. In a Ford Trophy match for Canterbury against Otago in 2024, Bowes played one of the fastest and most destructive innings ever seen in List A cricket. His remarkable knock, laced with boundaries and sixes, propelled Canterbury to a dominating total and left fans and analysts alike in awe of his batting prowess.
His knock of 205 runs, decorated with 27 boundaries and 7 towering sixes, stunned the cricketing world and has now etched his name at the top of the all-time fastest double centurions list.
