Key points
- Bevon Jacobs scored an unbeaten 202 from 137 balls for Auckland Aces against Otago Volts in the Ford Trophy on November 12, 2026.
- His innings featured 21 sixes and seven fours, meaning 154 of his runs came from boundaries.
- Jacobs hit five sixes in the final over and needed only 40 balls to move from 100 to 200 after taking 97 deliveries to reach his maiden List A century.
- His 21 sixes set a New Zealand record for most sixes in a List A innings and left him two short of the world record of 23, held by Australia's D'Arcy Short.
- Auckland posted 334/8, but Otago chased down 335 by reaching 338/5 in 49.1 overs to win by five wickets.
- Max Chu scored an unbeaten 75 from 55 balls and Jack Boyle made 62 as Otago completed the chase.
Bevon Jacobs produced a spectacular double century for Auckland Aces in New Zealand’s Ford Trophy, smashing an unbeaten 202 from 137 balls against Otago Volts on Thursday, November 12. The former Mumbai Indians squad member struck 21 sixes and seven fours, setting a New Zealand record for the most sixes in a List A innings. Yet his extraordinary effort was not enough to secure victory: Otago completed a successful chase to win by five wickets.
Jacobs powers Auckland to 334
Batting at No. 4 at Eden Park, Jacobs turned his maiden List A century into a double hundred with an explosive finish. His 202 not out came from 137 deliveries and included 21 sixes and seven fours. A total of 154 runs came through boundaries, underlining the scale of his hitting.
The innings gathered extraordinary momentum after Jacobs reached three figures. He took 97 balls to get to his first hundred but needed only another 40 deliveries to reach 200. He finished in emphatic fashion by hitting five sixes in the final over, helping Auckland reach 334 for eight in their 50 overs.
The performance also established a new benchmark for Auckland Aces' highest individual one-day score. The Indian Express reported that Jacobs surpassed Colin Munro's previous mark of 174 not out, scored in the 2017-18 season.
New Zealand six-hitting record, world mark in sight
Jacobs' 21 sixes are the most hit by a New Zealand batter in a single List A innings. The tally placed him just two maximums short of the world record of 23, set by Australia's D'Arcy Short during his 257 from 148 balls for Western Australia against Queensland in Sydney in 2018.
The knock also put Jacobs in a small group of New Zealand players to score a double century in List A cricket. He became the fourth, following Jamie How in 2012, Martin Guptill in 2015 and Chad Bowes in 2024. The Indian Express noted that the innings came in Jacobs' 33rd List A appearance.
For Auckland, the innings was a record-breaking individual contribution in a total of 334/8. But the match would become a reminder that even a huge score from one batter can be vulnerable when the opposition builds a strong chase across the full 50 overs.
Otago pull off the chase to win by five wickets
Otago Volts answered Auckland's total with 338 for five in 49.1 overs, winning by five wickets with five balls remaining. Max Chu led the chase with an unbeaten 75 from 55 deliveries, while Jack Boyle contributed 62. Their efforts helped Otago keep pace with the required rate and take the match away from Auckland despite Jacobs' extraordinary innings.
Gulf News reported that Jacobs' 202 was not enough to prevent defeat, while the match figures show how effectively Otago's batting group supported the pursuit. The result created a striking contrast: Auckland had a batter score more than 200 without being dismissed, yet the side still finished on the losing side.
From Mumbai Indians squad to New Zealand record books
Jacobs is familiar to Indian cricket followers through his association with Mumbai Indians. He was part of the franchise's squad in the 2025 IPL season but did not get an opportunity to play before being released. The Indian Express also reported that he had featured in 16 T20 internationals for New Zealand since making his international debut in late 2024, while he had yet to make his ODI or Test debut at the time of that report.
His Ford Trophy double hundred adds a major domestic milestone to his developing career. It followed his involvement in New Zealand's five-match T20I series against India, where he had also attracted attention with his batting. The List A performance, however, was a different level of individual achievement: a maiden hundred converted into 202 not out, a national six-hitting record and a near miss at the world mark.
A remarkable innings, but no team reward
Jacobs' innings will stand out in the Ford Trophy record books for its volume of sixes and its rapid acceleration after the hundred. The five maximums in the final over provided a spectacular finish and lifted Auckland to a formidable total. Still, Otago's successful reply showed the value of a collective batting effort in a high-scoring one-day contest.
For Jacobs, the result was a personal landmark without the team reward that usually accompanies a double century. His 202 not out, 21 sixes and Auckland record score made the match memorable, but Otago's five-wicket victory ensured the headline would carry an unusual twist: a batter reached 200 and his side still lost.
Frequently asked questions
How many runs did Bevon Jacobs score against Otago in the Ford Trophy?
Bevon Jacobs scored an unbeaten 202 from 137 balls for Auckland Aces against Otago Volts on November 12, 2026. His innings included 21 sixes and seven fours, with 154 runs coming from boundaries. It was his maiden List A century, which he converted into a double hundred.
How many sixes did Bevon Jacobs hit in his double century?
Jacobs hit 21 sixes and seven fours in his 202 not out. The 21 sixes are the most by a New Zealand batter in a List A innings and left him two short of the world record of 23, held by Australia's D'Arcy Short.
Did Auckland win after Bevon Jacobs scored 202?
No. Auckland Aces made 334 for eight in 50 overs, but Otago Volts chased down the target by scoring 338 for five in 49.1 overs. Otago won by five wickets with five balls remaining, despite Jacobs remaining unbeaten on 202.
Who were the leading batters in Otago's successful chase?
Max Chu top-scored for Otago with an unbeaten 75 from 55 balls, while Jack Boyle made 62. Their contributions helped Otago reach 338 for five in 49.1 overs and complete a five-wicket victory over Auckland.
Who holds the world record for most sixes in a List A innings?
Australia's D'Arcy Short holds the record with 23 sixes. He hit them during an innings of 257 from 148 balls for Western Australia against Queensland in Sydney in 2018. Jacobs' 21 sixes against Otago placed him two short of that mark.
What is Bevon Jacobs' connection with Mumbai Indians?
Jacobs was part of the Mumbai Indians squad for the 2025 IPL season but did not play a match for the franchise. He was subsequently released. He has also represented New Zealand in T20 internationals, according to the cited reporting.