21 sixes in an innings! New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs comes close to world record

New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs produced a stunning batting display in the domestic Ford Trophy on Thursday, smashing an unbeaten 202 off just 137 balls against Otago in Auckland.The 21 sixes in his innings set a new record for the most sixes hit by a New Zealand batter in a List A innings. Jacobs was just two sixes short of the world record of 23, held by Australia's Da’Arcy Short.His powerful knock helped Auckland post 334/8 at the Kennards Hire Community Oval.

However, Jacobs' effort went in vain as Otago chased down the target in 49.1 overs.A total of 34 sixes were hit in the match.Jacobs hits 21 sixes in record-breaking knockBatting at No. 4, Jacobs turned his maiden List A century into a double century with some powerful hitting. He reached the 200-run mark in just 137 balls, hitting seven fours and 21 sixes.The 21 sixes are the most by a New Zealand batter in a List A innings.

Jacobs came close to breaking the world record, which belongs to Australia's Da’Arcy Short. Short had hit 23 sixes while scoring 257 off 148 balls for Western Australia against Queensland in Sydney in 2018.Jacobs also became only the fourth New Zealand batter to score a double century in List A cricket. He joined Jamie How (2012), Martin Guptill (2015) and Chad Bowes (2024) on the list.His 202 not out was also a record score for Auckland Aces in the Ford Trophy and the third double century in the tournament's history.From India series to domestic recordJacobs recently featured in New Zealand's five-match T20I series against India.

He scored more than 135 runs against the world champions and followed it up with this remarkable performance in domestic cricket.The 28-year-old has also played 16 T20Is for New Zealand since making his debut in late 2024. However, he is yet to make his debut in ODIs and Test cricket.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.