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  "id": 16044965,
  "title": "21 fours, 10 sixes: Harry Brook scores fastest double century in ODI history",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/21-fours-10-sixes-harry-brook-scores-fastest-double-century-in-odi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T12:37:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/21-fours-10-sixes-harry-brook-scores-fastest-double-century-in-odi-history-1.500719931"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai witnessed the record-breaking performance of England captain Harry Brook as he became the fastest to score a double century in ODI history. The 27-year-old smashed 202 runs off just 116 balls, surpassing India's Shubman Gill's previous record of 223 off 117 deliveries. Brook's innings was characterized by 21 fours and 10 sixes, dismantling the Sri Lankan bowling attack in Rawalpindi. By reaching 200 runs in just 114 balls, Brook shattered the previous record set by Gill last month against the West Indies. His explosive batting, particularly against Eshan Malinga, saw him take a remarkable 43 runs off the Sri Lankan bowler, showcasing the aggressive approach in modern ODI cricket. Brook's innings ended with him being caught by Sahan Arachchige off Janith Liyanage's bowling, leaving England at 429 for four against Sri Lanka in the ongoing tri-series.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Harry Brook smashed the fastest double century in ODI history, scoring 202 off 116 balls to power England to 429 for four against Sri Lanka in the ongoing tri-series in Pakistan on Thursday. The England captain reached the 200-run mark in just 114 balls, breaking the record set by India captain Shubman Gill, who scored his double century in 117 deliveries against the West Indies last…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Harry Brook breaks Shubman Gill’s record for fastest ODI double century",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/harry-brook-breaks-shubman-gills-record-for-fastest-odi-double-century",
        "published": "2026-10-22T12:16:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "England's magnificent Brook hits fastest ODI double century",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/englands-magnificent-brook-hits-fastest-odi-double-century",
        "published": "2026-10-22T12:50:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Harry Brook Shatters Shubman Gill's Record, England Captain Scores Fastest Double Century In ODIs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/harry-brook-shatters-shubman-gills-record-england-captain-scores",
        "published": "2026-10-22T12:53:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Brook scores fastest double century in ODI history in rampant England's 429-4",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/brook-scores-fastest-double-century-in-odi-history-in-rampant",
        "published": "2026-10-22T13:31:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Harry Brook scores fastest double century in ODI history in rampant England's 429-4 against Sri Lanka",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/harry-brook-scores-fastest-double-century-in-odi-history-in-rampant",
        "published": "2026-10-22T13:43:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Harry Brook smashes fastest ODI double century and breaks Shubman Gill's record",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/harry-brook-smashes-fastest-odi-double-century-and-breaks-shubman",
        "published": "2026-10-22T13:44:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Harry Brook smashes fastest ODI double century",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/harry-brook-smashes-fastest-odi-double-century",
        "published": "2026-10-22T14:09:03.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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