New Zealand's Bevon Jacobs Smashes 202* With 21 Sixes In List A Record
· Sports · Indian Express, Times of India
New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs scored an unbeaten 202 with 21 sixes for Auckland against Otago in the Ford Trophy on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Eden Park. This converted his maiden List A hundred into a double century, making him only the fourth New Zealand batter to achieve a List A double century after Jamie How, Martin Guptill and Chad Bowes. Jacobs' innings featured the highest individual score for Auckland Aces, surpassing Colin Munro's 174 not out from 2017/18, and came in his 33rd List A appearance. The 21 sixes represent a New Zealand record for most sixes in a List A innings, falling two shots short of the world record set by Australia's Da Arcy Short in 2018. Jacobs, a South African-born middle-order batter who plays for New Zealand, is also known for his IPL contract with Mumbai Indians and his performances in the 2023-24 Super Smash.
Why it matters
Jacobs' record-breaking innings highlights emerging talent in New Zealand cricket and adds depth to the country's batting options ahead of international fixtures, while his IPL connection underscores the growing global reach of domestic cricket talent.
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