Harry Brook makes history with 202 for England against Sri Lanka
BBC Sport reports on Harry Brook's remarkable performance, where he became the first England batter to score a double century in a One-Day International (ODI).
England's record-breaking innings:
- Score: England 429-4 (50 overs)
- Highlights:
- Harry Brook: 202 (114 balls, 10 sixes, 21 fours)
- Joe Root: 69
- Will Jacks: 66*
- Milestones:
- Brook's 202 is the highest individual score by an England batter in ODIs.
- He broke Ben Stokes' previous record of 182, set in 2023.
- Brook achieved the fastest double century in an ODI, faster than Shubman Gill's 117 deliveries.
In the ODI tri-series against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi, Brook's exceptional batting transformed England's total, reaching 200 from 114 balls. His aggressive strokeplay, coupled with a measured acceleration, set a new standard for England's batting. Accompanied by Joe Root and Will Jacks, Brook added 159 for the third wicket, and then a blistering 185-run stand with Jacks, ensuring England's highest-ever ODI total in Pakistan.
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"After England lost their tri-series opener against Pakistan on the same ground on Tuesday, Brook asked for his batters to show more positivity. On Thursday, he set the perfect example."
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