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19-year-old England batsman equals record for fastest ever double-century

Colwyn Bay (UK): Glamorgan’s 19-year-old cricketer Aneurin Donald on Monday equalled Ravi Shastri's record for the fastest double-century in first-class cricket with a stunning innings against Derbyshire. Donald's knock of 234 off just 136 balls included 15 sixes and 26 fours. He reached 200-run mark in 123 balls equalling the record set by former India international Shastri in 1985. The 19-year-old came to the crease at Colwyn Bay with his side struggling at 96 for 3 in the County Championship encounter, and immediately went on the attack before reaching his maiden Championship ton with a six. He also brought up both his 150 and 200 with sixes, before holding out to long-on after racking up 234 from only 136 deliveries. Glamorgan ended the first day on 491 for 8.

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