New Zealand batter Bevan Jacobs has made a remarkable statement with the bat after being left out of the team’s ODI squad following the T20I series against India. The 24-year-old produced a record-breaking performance in the domestic Ford Trophy, scoring the first double century of his List A career.

Representing Auckland against Otago on November 12, Jacobs remained unbeaten on 202 off just 137 deliveries. His explosive innings featured 21 sixes and seven boundaries, setting a new benchmark for New Zealand batters in 50-over cricket.

Jacobs creates history with 21 sixes

Jacobs' innings was not just about reaching the 200-run mark. He became the first New Zealand batter to hit 20 or more sixes in a single List A innings.

His tally of 21 sixes is also the second-highest in the history of List A cricket. Only Australia's D'Arcy Short has managed more, having struck 23 sixes in an innings.

Five sixes in the final over

One of the most spectacular moments of Jacobs' knock came in the final over of Auckland's innings. He smashed five sixes in the over and completed his double century by clearing the boundary off the final delivery.

The remarkable finish took him to an unbeaten 202, making his innings even more memorable.

From India's T20I series to a record-breaking domestic knock

Jacobs was part of New Zealand's five-match T20I series against India and featured in all five matches. He also made an impact with an unbeaten 58-run innings in one of the games.

However, he was subsequently left out of New Zealand's squad for the ODI series against India. His extraordinary performance in the Ford Trophy has now brought him back into the spotlight and strengthened his case for future selection.

At just 24, Jacobs has delivered one of the most explosive innings in New Zealand domestic cricket, showing selectors exactly what he can do with an opportunity.