202 Off 137 Balls, 21 Sixes: Ex-Mumbai Indians Star Creates History

New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs produced a stunning double century, scoring 202 off 137 balls for Auckland Aces during their Ford Trophy clash against Otago in Auckland on Thursday. Jacobs, who recently impressed in New Zealand's five-match T20I series against India, smashed seven fours and 21 sixes during his explosive innings, striking at 147.44. His tally of 21 sixes is the second-highest in a men's List A innings, behind Australian batter D'Arcy Short, who hit 23 sixes during his 257 off 148 balls for Western Australia against Queensland in 2018. Jacobs, who played for Mumbai Indians in 2025, also became only the fourth New Zealand batter to score a double century in men's List A cricket, joining Martin Guptill (237*), Jamie How (222) and Chad Bowes (205).

With no other Auckland batter reaching a half-century, Lachlan Stackpole's 46 off 45 balls was the next-best contribution as the Aces posted 334/8 in 50 overs.

However, the massive total proved insufficient as Otago pulled off a remarkable chase, reaching the target with five wickets and five balls to spare.

The successful pursuit was built around contributions from Max Chu (75 not out off 55 balls), Jack Boyle (62 off 61) and Thorn Parkes (55 off 63).

Late cameos from Tom Jones (31 off 19) and Jamal Todd (21 not out off eight balls) helped Otago complete the chase in dramatic fashion.

In the Ford Trophy, Jacobs has now scored 870 runs in 31 matches and 27 innings at an average of 39.54 and a strike rate of 108.75, with one century and four half-centuries.

Across all List A cricket, he has amassed 870 runs in 33 matches and 29 innings at an average of 36.25 and a strike rate of 107.80, also with one century and four fifties.

Since making his international debut in 2025, Jacobs has represented New Zealand in 16 T20Is, scoring 319 runs in 14 innings at an average of 31.90 and a strike rate of 144.34, including two half-centuries and a highest score of 62 not out.

During the recent T20I series against India, he scored 136 runs in five innings at an average of 45.33 and a strike rate of 146.23, including one half-century.

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