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Brilliant Brook hits England's first 200 in an ODI

Brilliant Brook hits England's first 200 in an ODI

Summary

England's cricket captain, Harry Brook, scored 202 runs in a one-day international match against Sri Lanka, becoming the first England player to score a double century in this format. His 202 runs came in just 114 balls, setting a new record for the fastest double century in one-day international cricket.

Key Facts

  • Harry Brook scored 202 runs against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi.
  • This was England’s first double century in a one-day international (ODI) match.
  • Brook reached 200 runs in 114 balls, breaking the record for the fastest double century.
  • The previous England record was 182 runs by Ben Stokes in 2023.
  • England scored a total of 429 runs for 4 wickets in 50 overs, their highest ODI total in Pakistan.
  • Brook hit 10 sixes and 21 fours in his innings.
  • Joe Root scored 69 runs and Will Jacks scored 66 not out in support of Brook.
  • Brook has a strong record as England’s captain and as a player in Pakistan across different cricket formats.
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