Key Takeaways
- Harry Brook scores 202 in 116 balls, breaking the record.
- England posts 429-4 against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi.
- Brook becomes first Englishman to hit a double century in ODI.
In a remarkable display of batting prowess, Harry Brook scored the fastest double century in One Day International (ODI) history, reaching 202 in just 116 balls during England's innings against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi.
The innings, which saw England post a total of 429-4, was a testament to Brook's exceptional form, setting a new benchmark in ODI cricket.
Brook's achievement surpassed the previous fastest double century, which was recorded by Shubman Gill for India against West Indies last month, taking 117 balls to reach the milestone.
The innings was a collective effort, with Joe Root scoring 69 in 66 balls and setting the tone for the England team. Root also became the first Englishman to reach 8,000 runs in ODIs, in his 197th match.
Brook's partnership with Will Jacks for the fourth wicket was particularly noteworthy, adding 185 runs off just 79 balls. The pair's third-wicket stand of 159 further contributed to the innings.
Tom Banton and Will Jacks also played significant roles, with Banton scoring 50 in 51 balls and Jacks remaining not out with 66 runs, three sixes, and eight fours.
The day belonged to Brook, who had set up the innings with Root, adding 159 runs off just 79 balls. Brook was dismissed off the final delivery, caught off pacer Janith Liyanage, but not before helping England add 156 runs in the last 10 overs.
The previous highest ODI total at a Pakistan venue was 375-3 for the hosts against Zimbabwe in Lahore in 2015, making Brook's performance even more remarkable.
