Harry Brook Delivers Fastest ODI Double Century in Rawalpindi
England captain Harry Brook produced a remarkable batting display in Rawalpindi on October 22, 2026, becoming the first English player to score a double century in men’s One Day International cricket.
Facing Sri Lanka in the ongoing tri-series, he reached the 200-run mark in just 114 balls, setting a new world record for the fastest ODI double century.
Brook finished with 202 runs from 116 deliveries, hitting 21 fours and 10 sixes. His extraordinary innings powered England to 429 runs for four wickets, setting up a match that would go on to deliver another historic moment.
Brook’s achievement went beyond becoming England’s first ODI double-centurion. He surpassed India’s Shubman Gill, who had reached 200 in 117 balls the previous month, to claim the fastest double-century record in men’s ODI cricket. Brook also eclipsed Ben Stokes’ previous England record of 182 runs in an ODI innings.
His late acceleration helped England add 156 runs in the final 10 overs. Joe Root contributed 69 runs, while Will Jacks struck an unbeaten 66 from just 30 balls, helping England post one of the biggest totals ever recorded in Pakistan.
Despite Brook’s record-breaking performance, England could not secure victory. Sri Lanka chased down the target of 430, finishing at 430 for eight with one ball remaining to win by two wickets. The result marked the second-highest successful run chase in men’s ODI history.
Pavan Rathnayake led Sri Lanka’s response with 130 runs, while Avishka Fernando and Dasun Shanaka each scored 97. Janith Liyanage then sealed the dramatic finish with a six off the penultimate ball. Brook’s double century became the first ODI double hundred scored in a losing cause, making the match a remarkable combination of individual brilliance and team resilience.
England captain Harry Brook produced a remarkable batting display in Rawalpindi on October 22, 2026, becoming the first English player to score a double century in men’s One Day International cricket.
England captain Harry Brook produced a remarkable batting display in Rawalpindi on October 22, 2026, becoming the first English player to score a double century in men’s One Day International cricket.
Facing Sri Lanka in the ongoing tri-series, he reached the 200-run mark in just 114 balls, setting a new world record for the fastest ODI double century.
Brook finished with 202 runs from 116 deliveries, hitting 21 fours and 10 sixes. His extraordinary innings powered England to 429 runs for four wickets, setting up a match that would go on to deliver another historic moment.
Brook’s achievement went beyond becoming England’s first ODI double-centurion. He surpassed India’s Shubman Gill, who had reached 200 in 117 balls the previous month, to claim the fastest double-century record in men’s ODI cricket. Brook also eclipsed Ben Stokes’ previous England record of 182 runs in an ODI innings.
His late acceleration helped England add 156 runs in the final 10 overs. Joe Root contributed 69 runs, while Will Jacks struck an unbeaten 66 from just 30 balls, helping England post one of the biggest totals ever recorded in Pakistan.
Despite Brook’s record-breaking performance, England could not secure victory. Sri Lanka chased down the target of 430, finishing at 430 for eight with one ball remaining to win by two wickets. The result marked the second-highest successful run chase in men’s ODI history.
Pavan Rathnayake led Sri Lanka’s response with 130 runs, while Avishka Fernando and Dasun Shanaka each scored 97. Janith Liyanage then sealed the dramatic finish with a six off the penultimate ball. Brook’s double century became the first ODI double hundred scored in a losing cause, making the match a remarkable combination of individual brilliance and team resilience.
