England captain scores record-breaking 202 against Sri Lanka in tri-series
England captain Harry Brook became the first player in his country's history to score a double century in a one-day international, achieving the feat during a match against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi on Thursday.
The 27-year-old batter reached his historic 202 from just 114 deliveries, setting a new global record for the fastest ODI double century and lifting England to a massive total of 429-4 in 50 overs, according to information published by BBC.
This remarkable performance follows England's opening defeat to Pakistan in the same tri-series, with Brook leading from the front to produce the highest team total in an ODI hosted in Pakistan.
How Harry Brook accelerated to his historic double century
Brook began his innings slowly, accumulating just 13 runs from his first 24 balls before shifting gears to reach his fifty in 42 deliveries. He completed his fourth ODI century in 75 balls, after which he truly cut loose against a helpless Sri Lanka bowling attack.
The England skipper raced from 100 to 200 in only 39 balls, finishing with 10 sixes and 21 fours. His aggressive strokeplay eventually ended when he was caught at third man off the final ball of the innings, securing the 14th double century in men's ODI history.
Partnerships and records broken in Rawalpindi
During the record-breaking innings, Brook shared a crucial 159-run partnership for the third wicket with Joe Root, who contributed 69 runs before being dismissed. Following Root's departure, Brook combined with Will Jacks to add an unbroken 185 runs from only 79 balls.
Jacks finished unbeaten on 66 after striking a 25-ball half-century. With this knock, Brook surpassed Ben Stokes, who previously held the English record with 182 runs against New Zealand at The Oval in 2023.
Exceptional captaincy record across formats
Brook's remarkable innings further cements his reputation as one of the premier multi-format batters in international cricket. His statistics demonstrate a clear preference for leadership responsibilities, maintaining an ODI batting average of 56.04 as captain compared to 25.2 without the armband.
He is now only the second men's player in cricket history to register a T20 international century, an ODI double century, and a Test triple century, joining West Indies legend Chris Gayle in this exclusive statistical club.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who holds the record for the fastest ODI double century?
England captain Harry Brook holds the record for the fastest double century in one-day international history, reaching the milestone from 114 balls against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi.
What is the highest individual ODI score for England?
Harry Brook holds the highest individual score for England in a one-day international with his sensational 202 runs, surpassing Ben Stokes' previous record of 182.
What was England's total against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi?
England reached a massive total of 429-4 in their 50 overs, which is the highest ever one-day international total recorded in Pakistan.
How many sixes did Harry Brook hit during his 202?
During his record-breaking innings, Harry Brook cleared the ropes for 10 sixes and hit 21 fours on his way to scoring 202 runs from 116 balls.
