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England's Brook scripts ODI history with record-breaking double century
England captain Harry Brook became his nation's first ODI double-centurion on Tuesday, striking 202 runs off 116 balls against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. Brook also set a new record for the fastest ODI double hundred, completing the milestone in just 114 deliveries.
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Harry Brook etched his name into cricket history during England's one-day international clash with Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi, achieving a milestone that had eluded all previous English batsmen in the format.
The England captain blazed to an unbeaten 202 from 116 balls, becoming the first England player to score a double century in ODI cricket. Brook's innings was marked by aggressive batting throughout, with the batter reaching his double hundred off just 114 deliveries—a new benchmark for the fastest ODI double century in international cricket.
England's batting lineup proved devastating on the day, with the team accumulating 429 for four wickets from their 50 overs. Brook's exceptional knock formed the cornerstone of the innings, highlighting England's continued evolution toward a more aggressive approach in the one-day format under his captaincy.
The record-breaking display underscores Brook's emergence as a key figure in England's ODI setup, combining aggressive stroke-play with the ability to build substantial innings in the middle overs.