England captain Harry Brook etched his name into the history books by scoring the fastest double century in one-day international cricket during a thrilling encounter against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. Brook’s breathtaking knock of 202 runs from just 114 deliveries propelled England to a formidable total of 430, though the innings ultimately ended in disappointment as Sri Lanka pulled off a historic run-chase.
Record-Breaking Knock and Elite Company
The England skipper displayed an astonishing array of stroke-making, hitting 21 fours and 10 sixes to dismantle the Sri Lankan bowling attack. His landmark innings surpassed the previous England ODI high score of 182 set by Ben Stokes against New Zealand in 2023. Furthermore, Brook eclipsed the previous record for the fastest ODI double hundred, which had been held by India’s Shubman Gill following a 117-ball effort against the West Indies.
- Brook reached his double century in 114 balls, setting a new global record for ODIs.
- He became the first English player to score a double hundred in 50-over international cricket.
- Brook joined West Indies legend Chris Gayle as the only players to score a century in T20Is, a double hundred in ODIs, and a triple century in Tests.
- Despite his historic milestone, Brook became the first male player to score an ODI double hundred and finish on the losing side.
Match Context and Defeat
Despite Brook’s heroics with the bat, England’s bowling and fielding unravelled significantly as Sri Lanka completed the second-highest run-chase in ODI history. Dew played a major role in making the ball slippery, while an undermanned England attack missing rested and benched frontline options struggled badly. Sam Curran leaked 103 runs from nine overs, registering the worst bowling figures by an Englishman in an ODI. The shocking collapse leaves England needing victories in their remaining tri-series fixtures to keep their hopes alive ahead of the final on October 31.
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