Glamorgan teenager Aneurin Donald equalled Ravi Shastri's record of fastest double-century in first-class cricket with a brilliant innings against Derbyshire
Glamorgan teenager Aneurin Donald equalled Ravi Shastri's record of fastest double-century in first-class cricket with a brilliant innings against Derbyshire on Sunday.
Donald equalled the mark set by Shastri in 1985 by getting to his 200 from 123 balls, which included 15 sixes.
When the 19-year-old walked out to the crease at Colwyn Bay, Glamorgan were 96/3 in the County Championship match. Donald didn't take time to settle down and attacked to reach his maiden Championship century with a six.
The former England under-19 captain took 43 balls to move from 100 to 200.
"I was pleased because it has put the team in a strong position, and after a lean patch recently, I am delighted to get a big one," he was quoted as saying after the innings.
"I had no idea of the records that went, but it was especially pleasing to equal Ravi Shastri's previous record, as he is a former Glamorgan player."