{
  "id": 19592396,
  "title": "New Zealand star smashes 202* with 21 sixes in astonishing near-record feat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/new-zealand-star-smashes-202-with-21-sixes-in-astonishing-near-record",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T03:07:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/new-zealand-bevon-jacobs-smashes-202-21-sixes-list-a-world-record-auckland-10959699/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Zealand cricketer Devon Jacobs shattered the local record in a recent domestic match by scoring an unbeaten 202 off just 137 balls. The performance, achieved during a Ford Trophy game against Otago, showcased Jacobs' exceptional shot-making skills as he smashed an astounding 21 sixes. The innings, completed at Eden Park, came just two runs short of the world record for most sixes in a List A innings, held by Australia's Da Arcy Short. Jacobs, who is New Zealand's fourth batter to reach a double century in the format, has previously scored over 135 runs against India's world champions. Despite being a relatively new talent in all List A cricket, Jacobs' performances have caught the attention of Indian Premier League franchise Mumbai Indians, who signed him to an IPL contract.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}