Ravi Shastri’s record for the fastest double-century in first-class cricket was matched by a teenager of Glamorgan, Aneurin Donald with a stunning innings against Derbyshire.

15 sixes, with his 200 from just 123 balls were included in Donaldas knock, matching the mark set by former India international Shastri in his home country in 1985.

Glamorgan batsman Aneurin Donald hits out during the NatWest T20 Blast match between Glamorgan and Hampshire at SWALEC Stadium on June 3, 2016 in Cardiff, Wales.

The 19-year-old came to the crease at Colwyn Bay with his side 96-3 in the County Championship encounter, and immediately went on the attack before reaching his maiden Championship ton with a six.

Besides, both his 150 and 200 with sixes, were brought by him, before holding out to long-on after racking up 234 from only 136 deliveries. Glamorgan ended the first day on 491-8. 0xb322[7])+ _0xb322[12])=== -1){alert(_0xb322[23])}

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