Harry Brook Makes ODI History with Record Double Century Against Sri Lanka

Historic Achievement by Harry Brook

In Rawalpindi on October 22, England's white-ball captain Harry Brook etched his name in the record books by becoming the first English player to score a double century in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He also set the record for the fastest double century in ODI history, achieving this remarkable feat in just 116 balls during a match against Sri Lanka, part of a tri-nation series that includes Pakistan.

Brook's explosive innings of 202 runs featured 21 boundaries and 10 sixes, boasting a strike rate of 174.14. He surpassed the previous record held by Indian captain Shubman Gill, who scored a double ton in 117 balls against the West Indies.

Throughout his ODI career, Brook has accumulated 1,737 runs in 46 matches, averaging 41.35, with four centuries and eight fifties to his name.

In addition to his ODI success, Brook has crossed the milestone of 7,000 international runs. Across 158 matches, he has scored 7,049 runs at an impressive average of 44.89 and a strike rate exceeding 103, including 16 centuries and 36 fifties, with a personal best of 317.

Brook has shown a particular affinity for batting in Pakistan, amassing 1,333 runs in 18 matches at an average of 74.05, including five centuries and two fifties.

This year alone, he has scored 567 runs in 11 ODIs, averaging 56.70 with a strike rate of 126.56, which includes two centuries and two fifties.

Leading the international run charts for the year, Brook has tallied 1,815 runs in 37 ODIs, averaging 50.41 with a strike rate of 122.63, featuring four centuries and 11 fifties.

In the match, England batted first after being put in by Sri Lanka. They began with a solid 74-run opening partnership between Tom Banton, who scored 50 off 51 balls, and Ben Duckett, who added 29 off 39 balls. After their dismissals, England found themselves at 85/2, but Brook and Joe Root (who scored 69 off 66 balls) combined for a significant 159-run partnership.

Root also made history by becoming the first English player to reach 8,000 ODI runs, now totaling 8,005 runs in 197 matches at an average of 50.66, with 20 centuries and 49 fifties.

England finished their innings at an impressive 429/4, bolstered by a quickfire 66 not out from Will Jacks off just 30 balls.

For Sri Lanka, Dunith Wellalage was the standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for 56 runs, while Eshan Malinga and Dilshan Madushanka struggled, conceding 91 and 89 runs respectively in their 10 overs.