Harry Brook made ODI history on Thursday. He scored the fastest 200 in the format’s history. He reached 202 runs off just 116 balls. That was one ball quicker than Shubman Gill’s recent double hundred against the West Indies.
Brook also became the first England batter to score an ODI double ton. The previous highest score for England was Ben Stokes’ 182 against New Zealand in 2023.
England posted a massive total of 429 for 4 against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. It was the highest team total in men’s ODIs in Pakistan. It was also England’s fourth-highest score in the format.
England had lost to Pakistan in their previous match. This time they batted with much more power. Tom Banton made 50, and Ben Duckett scored 29. They added 74 runs for the first wicket. But both openers fell in quick succession.
Brook then took charge. He shared partnerships with Joe Root, who made 69, and Will Jacks, who finished unbeaten on 66. Brook hit 21 fours and 10 sixes. His 144 runs in boundaries were the most by an England batter in a single ODI innings. He was out on the final ball of the innings.
But Brook’s record knock ended in a loss. Sri Lanka chased down 430 to win by two wickets with one ball to spare. It was the second-highest successful chase in ODI history. Pavan Rathnayake led the chase with 130 off 106 balls. Dasun Shanaka and Avishka Fernando both made 97. Janith Liyanage finished with 61 not out.
England now need to win their remaining matches to reach the final in Lahore. Brook’s innings will give the team confidence as they look ahead to the 2027 World Cup.
Top 5 Players with the Fastest 200 in ODIs
1. Harry Brook: 114 Balls
Harry Brook set the record in Rawalpindi on October 22, 2026. He scored the fastest 200 in ODIs against Sri Lanka. He reached his double century in 114 balls against Sri Lanka. He finished on 202 off 116 balls with 21 fours and 10 sixes. England posted 429 for 4. He became the first English batter to score an ODI double century.
2. Shubman Gill: 117 Balls
Shubman Gill held the record for less than a month. He reached 200 in 117 balls against the West Indies in Guwahati on September 30, 2026. He finished unbeaten on 223 off 133 balls with 26 fours and eight sixes. India chased down 405 for 7 with eight wickets in hand. It was his second ODI double century.
3. Ishan Kishan: 126 Balls
Ishan Kishan held the record before Gill and Brook. He reached his double century in 126 balls against Bangladesh in Chattogram on December 10, 2022. He scored 210 off 131 balls with 24 fours and 10 sixes. India posted 409 for 8 and won by 227 runs. His knock set a new benchmark for aggressive ODI batting.
4. Glenn Maxwell: 128 Balls
Glenn Maxwell reached 200 in 128 balls against Afghanistan at the Wankhede Stadium in the 2023 ODI World Cup. He finished unbeaten on 201 off 128 balls with 21 fours and 10 sixes. Australia were 91 for 7 chasing 292. His heroic innings guided them to a three-wicket win and a semi-final place.
5. Pathum Nissanka: 136 Balls
Pathum Nissanka became the first Sri Lankan batter to score a men’s ODI double century. He reached the mark in 136 balls against Afghanistan in Pallekele on February 9, 2024. He finished unbeaten on 210 off 139 balls with 20 fours and eight sixes. His innings broke new ground for Sri Lankan cricket.
FAQs
Q. How many runs did Harry Brook score against Sri Lanka?
A. Brook scored 202 runs off 116 balls in Rawalpindi.
Q. Who previously held the record for the fastest 200 in ODIs?
A. Shubman Gill previously held the record with his double century against the West Indies.
Q. What was England’s total against Sri Lanka?
A. England scored 429 for 4 in their 50 overs.
Q. Who scored the most runs for Sri Lanka during the chase?
A. Pavan Rathnayake scored 130 off 106 balls.
Q. Where will the ODI tri-series final be played?
A. The final is scheduled to take place in Lahore.
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