Brilliant Brook hits England's first 200 in an ODI
Captain Harry Brook becomes the first England batter to make a double century in a one-day international with a sensational 202 against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi.
England scored an impressive 429-4 in their one-day international against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi, with Captain Harry Brook leading the charge by scoring a remarkable 202 runs. Brook's innings broke two records - the highest individual score by an England player in a one-day international and the fastest double century in an ODI.
His astonishing knock included 21 fours and 10 sixes, with his score rising from 100 to 200 in just 39 balls. Brook's partnership with Joe Root produced 185 runs in 79 balls, with Root finishing the innings on 69. Will Jacks also contributed significantly, scoring an unbroken 66 not out with Jacks and Brook combining for 185 runs in 79 balls.
The England team scored 156 runs in the last 10 overs of the innings, further cementing Brook's record-breaking performance.
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