Harry Brook scores fastest ODI double century for England
Summarised from 6 outlets · 8 reports · Updated 22 Oct, 13:51 · Archive
England captain Harry Brook became the first English batter to score an ODI double century, making 202 from 114 balls against Sri Lanka.
England captain Harry Brook became the first English batter to record a double century in a one-day international, scoring 202 from 114 balls against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi on Thursday. This broke the record for the fastest double hundred in ODI history, surpassing the 117 balls taken by India's Shubman Gill against West Indies the previous month.
Brook's innings featured exceptional hitting throughout. He hit 21 fours and 10 sixes, with his 31 boundaries setting an England ODI record. He started cautiously, scoring only 13 runs from his first 24 deliveries, but accelerated dramatically after belting part-time left-arm spinner Kamindu Mendis for two successive sixes. He reached his century in 75 balls, then progressed from 100 to 200 in just 39 further deliveries.
Brook was dismissed off the final ball of England's innings, caught after reaching his double century in the last over. He surpassed Ben Stokes' previous England ODI best of 182 against New Zealand in 2023.
His batting lifted England to a total of 429 for four, their highest overseas against a Test-playing nation, surpassing the 418 for six they made against West Indies in Grenada in 2019. This is also the highest total in a one-day international played in Pakistan. England added a remarkable 156 runs in their final 10 overs.
Joe Root contributed 69 from their partnership of 159, while Will Jacks remained unbeaten on 66 from just 30 balls after adding 185 with Brook in 79 deliveries. This comeback followed England's 87-run defeat to Pakistan in their opening tri-series match on the same ground two days earlier.
Commentators praised Brook's display. Mark Butcher on Sky Sports noted his precision and ability to manoeuvre the ball wherever he wished. Former England captain Nasser Hussain hailed Brook as the 'best multi-format batter in the world' and compared him to West Indies legend Brian Lara.
How it is being reported
- Harry Brook's eye-watering double century against Sri Lanka proved he is now the best all-format batsman in the world - this is how he got there, writes LAWRENCE BOOTHIf there was any doubt before this morning's events in Rawalpindi, there can be none now. Harry Brook is the best all-format batsman in the world, and few bowlers know how to handle him.Daily Mail Sport · 22 Oct, 13:59
- Harry Brook: England captain makes history with astonishing ODI double centuryRecords tumble in Rawalpindi as Sri Lanka left shellshockedEvening Standard · 22 Oct, 13:47
- ‘He is a genius’ – Harry Brook hailed after historic double century for EnglandEngland’s Harry Brook smashed a brilliant double century (Picture: Getty) England captain Harry Brook was hailed as a future ‘great’ of the game after smashing the fastest double century in the history of ODI cricket. Brook, 27, smashed 202 from just 116 balls as England piled on 429-4 against Sri…Metro · 22 Oct, 13:41
- Harry Brook sets new ODI records with astonishing 202 from 116 balls against Sri LankaHarry Brook wrote history on Thursday as he made the quickest 200 in a one-day international, and in doing so recorded the highest ODI score by an Englishman.Independent Sport · 22 Oct, 13:26
- Harry Brook's double century breaks record for highest-ever England one-day scoreCaptain Harry Brook becomes the first England batter to make a double century in a one-day international with a sensational 202 against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi.BBC News · 22 Oct, 13:15
- WOW! Brook seals record-breaking 200 with unbelievable shot!Harry Brook sealed the fastest-ever double century in ODI history with this superb shot.Sky Sports · 22 Oct, 13:12
- Harry Brook becomes first England batter to record ODI double centuryEngland added a staggering 156 in just the last 10 overs alone to leave Sri Lanka shellshocked.Independent Sport · 22 Oct, 13:10
- 'Innings everyone will remember!' - Brook hits fastest ever ODI double centuryHarry Brook rewrites the record books, becoming the fastest player to reach an ODI double century before finishing on 202, the highest individual score ever recorded by an England batter in the format.Sky Sports · 22 Oct, 13:07
In this story: Harry Brook · Sri Lanka · England · Rawalpindi · Shubman Gill · Ben Stokes · Joe Root · Will Jacks
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