Harry Brook double-ton smashes records to post massive target

England captain blasts fastest double century in 55-year history of ODIs, off just 114 balls…

By Matt Roller · Espncricinfo

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 12:40 PM

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Harry Brook scored the fastest double century in ODI history, reaching the milestone from 114 deliveries against Sri Lanka.
England posted 429 for 4, marking their highest score against Sri Lanka and the record ODI total in Pakistan.
Brook surpassed Ben Stokes' previous record of 182 to register England's highest individual ODI score.

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Harry Brook scored the fastest double century in ODI history, hitting 202 off 114 balls against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. His innings propelled England to 429 for 4, setting the highest total ever scored in an ODI in Pakistan. Brook became the first English batsman to score an ODI double-hundred, surpassing Ben Stokes' previous record of 182.

Brook shared a 159-run partnership with Joe Root, who scored 69, and an 185-run stand with Will Jacks, who added 66. Tom Banton contributed 50 as England dominated the bowling attack. With this innings, Brook joined Chris Gayle as only the second male player to score a Test triple-century, an ODI double-hundred, and a T20I century.

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