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  "id": 16052678,
  "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",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-22T13:31:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40445468/brook-scores-fastest-double-century-in-odi-history-in-rampant-englands-429-4"
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  "account": "Rawalpindi witnessed an extraordinary day as Harry Brook shattered the record for the fastest double century in One Day International history. The England opener blitzed 202 runs off just 116 balls, an astonishing feat that eclipsed the previous record set by Shubman Gill by four balls. Brook's century was nothing short of spectacular, featuring an astounding 10 sixes and 21 fours.\n\nEngland amassed a colossal 429-4 in their chase, a first-ever 400-plus ODI total in Pakistan. Captain Harry Brook's record-breaking knock included 185 runs shared with Joe Root, contributing to a remarkable 156-run stand in the last 10 overs. Root, his England debutant teammate, also delivered a stellar knock of 69 balls, solidifying his position as the first England player to reach the 8,000-run milestone in one-day internationals.\n\nBrook's innings saw a stellar partnership with Jacks, who contributed 66 not out, including three sixes and eight fours. The day was a triumph for Brook, who not only etched his name in the history books but also led his team to an overwhelming victory against Sri Lanka. The previous highest ODI total at a Pakistan venue was 375-3 set by Sri Lanka against Zimbabwe in Lahore back in 2015.",
  "summary": "RAWALPINDI: An inspired Harry Brook scored the fastest double hundred in ODI history as England piled up 429-4 against Sri Lanka in the tri-series in Rawalpindi on Thursday. The batsman’s 116-ball 202 also made him the first Englishman to hit a double century in a one-day international. The captain clobbered 10 sixes and 21 fours as England posted a first 400-plus ODI total in Pakistan. He…",
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        "title": "Harry Brook breaks Shubman Gill’s record for fastest ODI double century",
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "21 fours, 10 sixes: Harry Brook scores fastest double century in ODI history",
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        "published": "2026-10-22T12:37:38.000Z"
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        "title": "England's magnificent Brook hits fastest ODI double century",
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        "published": "2026-10-22T12:50:31.000Z"
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        "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"
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        "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"
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      {
        "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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