December 6, 2006
Ryan ten Doeschate makes highest score in history of ICC Intercontinental Cup
Essex all-rounder Ryan ten Doeschate made the highest score in the history of the ICC Intercontinental Cup when he reached 259 not out for Holland against Canada on Wednesday in Pretoria.
The right-hander’s effort eclipsed the 247 not out of Bermuda’s David Hemp – made last month against Holland.
Resuming on 135, ten Doeschate quickly passed his previous highest first-class score of 158 – made against Kenya in March – before going on to complete a maiden double hundred.
His hopes of a triple century were dashed when he eventually ran out of partners with Holland on 409 – a first innings lead of 306.
The 26-year-old has now scored a total of 739 runs in the ICC Intercontinental Cup at an average of 184.75 (with four successive centuries).
His batting efforts in this latest match follow career-best bowling figures of 6-20 in the Canada first innings.
