Harry Brook Sets ODI Double‑Century
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Harry Brook scored two hundred and two runs in England’s ODI against Sri Lanka, becoming the first Englishman to hit a double‑hundred in the format. The innings, completed in one hundred fourteen balls, was the fastest double ton in ODI history, surpassing Shubman Gill’s record. Brook’s 202 was the first double‑hundred by an Englishman, eclipsing Ben Stokes’ 182 against New Zealand in 2023. He joined Chris Gayle’s exclusive club by completing a hundred in a T20, a double‑hundred in an ODI and a triple‑century in a Test. Despite the personal milestone, England lost the match to Sri Lanka, who chased 430, the second‑highest run‑chase in ODI history.
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- 2023 — Ben Stokes scores 182 against New Zealand, England record
- 2026 — Brook averages 53.08 in Test, best by England since 1968
- 2026 — Brook averages 36.21 in T20, highest strike‑rate for England
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