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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.

Brilliant Brook hits England's first 200 in an ODI

Brook shattered England's previous highest ODI score of 429-4, set by the team against Sri Lanka. The opener's blistering knock included 10 sixes and 21 fours as he reached 200 off just 114 balls, surpassing the previous record of 117 deliveries set by India's Shubman Gill. Brook's partnership with Joe Root (185) helped England post a hefty total in Rawalpindi.

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