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England's magnificent Brook hits fastest ODI double century

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Harry Brook, England's captain, became the fastest ODI double century breaker by smashing his way to a double hundred in just 114 balls. His 21 fours and 10 sixes showcased his exceptional batting skills, helping England reach 429-4 against Sri Lanka. Brook's record-breaking performance was followed by Joe Root's 69 from 66 balls, finishing as England's second-highest scorer of the day.

Key points

  • Brook's 114-ball double century was the fastest in ODI history.: Brook's 114-ball double century was the fastest in ODI history.
  • Brook surpassed the previous record of 117 deliveries set by Shubman Gill.: Brook surpassed the previous record of 117 deliveries set by Shubman Gill.
  • Brook's 429-4 score was England's highest ODI score in the match.: Brook's 429-4 score was England's highest ODI score in the match.

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Oct 22 : England captain Harry Brook smashed the fastest double ton in One-Day International history and became the first Englishman to score 200 in the format as he powered his side to 429-4 against Sri Lanka in their tri-series match in Rawalpindi on Thursday.

The 27-year-old rewrote the record books by racing to his double hundred in 114 balls, surpassing the previous mark of 117 deliveries set by India's Shubman Gill.

In the process, Brook also eclipsed England's highest individual ODI score of 182, held by all-rounder Ben Stokes.

Brook's scintillating performance ended with the final ball of England's innings when he was caught by Sahan Arachchige off the bowling of Janith Liyanage.

He made 202 from 116 deliveries, peppering the Sri Lanka attack with 21 fours and 10 sixes before departing to warm applause from the crowd.

Joe Root provided strong support with 69 from 66 balls, finishing as England's second-highest scorer of the day.

Original source: www.channelnewsasia.com

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