Harry Brook Smashes Fastest-Ever ODI Double Century in 114 Balls, Breaks Shubman Gill’s Record
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England captain Harry Brook became the first English batter to score an ODI double century on Thursday, reaching the landmark in just 114 balls against Sri Lanka in the tri-series match at Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Brook went on to score 202 off 116 deliveries, smashing 21 fours and 10 sixes. His innings helped England post a formidable 429/4 in 50 overs, setting a new benchmark for the fastest double century in men’s ODI cricket.
Brook Breaks Shubman Gill’s Record
Brook surpassed India captain Shubman Gill’s record, set only weeks earlier. Gill had reached his double century in 117 balls during India’s high-scoring ODI against the West Indies in Guwahati on September 30.
Brook bettered that mark by three deliveries, producing a landmark innings that underlined England’s aggressive approach in limited-overs cricket.
The England captain also surpassed the previous highest individual ODI score by an English batter, eclipsing Ben Stokes’ 182.
Joe Root Provides Support
Brook’s innings gained momentum through a 159-run partnership for the third wicket with Joe Root, who scored 69. The stand helped England recover and accelerate after losing early wickets.
Brook combined powerful hitting with inventive strokeplay, keeping the Sri Lankan bowlers under sustained pressure. He struck boundaries across the ground and maintained a scoring rate that pushed England towards a total of 400.
England Set Sri Lanka A Huge Target
England’s total of 429/4 gave Sri Lanka a daunting target of 430 in the third match of the tri-series, which also features Pakistan.
Brook’s record adds another entry to the growing list of ODI double centuries. Before Gill’s 223 against the West Indies, Ishan Kishan held the record for the fastest double hundred, reaching the mark in 126 balls against Bangladesh in 2022.
Brook’s achievement also marks a major milestone for English ODI cricket, with the captain becoming the country’s first batter to cross 200 in the format.
