Home » Sports » Cricket

Brook goes berserk, breaks Gill’s record for fastest ODI double century

Rawalpindi is known for speed and pace in the cricketing world. The fastest bowler ever to play the game was born in this Pakistani city, but on Thursday, Harry Brook brought a batting storm to Rawalpindi, scoring the fastest double…

Times Of India

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 12:24 PM

Key Things to Know

Harry Brook scored the fastest ODI double century off 114 balls as England reached 429/4 against Sri Lanka.
Brook became the first England batter to score an ODI double century, finishing with 202 runs off 116 deliveries.
The 114-ball milestone broke the previous record of 117 balls held by India's Shubman Gill.

The Story in 60 Seconds

England's Harry Brook broke the record for the fastest double century in ODI history, reaching the milestone in 114 balls against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. Finishing on 202 off 116 deliveries, Brook became the first English batsman to score an ODI double hundred. His innings propelled England to a commanding total of 429/4 in the ongoing tri-series match.

Brook surpassed the previous record of 117 balls set by India's Shubman Gill. Supporting England's record total in Pakistan, Joe Root scored 69 runs, while Will Jacks and Tom Banton each contributed half-centuries, leaving Sri Lanka facing a steep run chase.

Read the full article on Times Of India

Brook goes berserk, breaks Gill’s record for fastest ODI double century

More Cricket News

Never Miss a Sports Update