Harry Brook, the captain of the England national cricket team, made history by scoring 202 runs in an ODI match against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. This achievement also made him the fastest player to reach a double century in the history of 50 overs.
Details of Brook's record-breaking performance
In this match, which was part of a tri-series also involving Pakistan, Brook scored 202 runs off 116 balls at a strike rate of 174.14. He broke the previous record held by Shubman Gill, who had scored a double century off 117 balls. Brook's innings included 21 fours and 10 sixes, showcasing his power on the field.
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Overall performance of Brook in ODIs
In the 46 ODI matches he has played so far, Brook has scored 1737 runs in 46 innings with an average of 41.35, including four centuries and eight fifties. He has also joined the ranks of players who have scored 7000 runs in their 158 international matches. Currently, Brook is recognized as one of the best in the history of English cricket with 7049 runs, an average of 44.89, and a strike rate of over 103.
Brook's performance in Pakistan
Brook has had an outstanding experience playing in Pakistan, scoring 1333 runs in 18 matches and 21 innings with an average of 74.05 and a strike rate of 108.19, including five centuries and two fifties. His best performance in Test matches is 317 runs, demonstrating his capability on Pakistani pitches.
The match and England's team performance
In this match, England started batting at the request of Sri Lanka and began with an opening stand of 74 runs between Tom Banton and Ben Duckett. After both players were dismissed, England was reduced to 85/2. Subsequently, Brook and Joe Root, who also set a record as the first England player to score 8000 runs in ODIs, shared a partnership of 159 runs.
In the end, England finished with 429 runs and 4 wickets, including a half-century from Will Jacks with 66 runs off 30 balls. In contrast, Dunith Wellalage delivered the best performance for Sri Lanka with 2 wickets and 56 runs.
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