Sri Lanka completes historic ODI chase despite Brook's double century

Sri Lanka's batting lineup produced an extraordinary display of aggressive cricket to chase down 430 runs at Rawalpindi, claiming victory in a high-scoring encounter that will rank among the format's most memorable contests. The island nation's batsmen overcame a shaky start at 24 for 2 to construct the second-highest successful chase in One Day International history.

Pavan Rathnayake anchored the chase with a powerful 130, while Avishka Fernando and captain Dasun Shanaka contributed unbeaten 97s. A late-order contribution of 61 runs from 27 deliveries proved decisive in guiding Sri Lanka across the finish line, demonstrating the team's ability to score rapidly when required.

England's Harry Brook had earlier recorded his maiden ODI double century, becoming the first English batter to achieve the milestone in the format. Brook's aggressive innings propelled England to 429, a total that appeared commanding until Sri Lanka's determined batting performance. Despite the individual brilliance, England ultimately finished on the losing side of the encounter.

The victory underscores Sri Lanka's improving form in limited-overs cricket and their capacity to mount successful chases against established cricket nations. The performance will provide significant momentum heading into subsequent fixtures, while England will seek to address their bowling execution in high-scoring encounters.