What cost England in epic as ‘box office’ Brook’s ‘genius’ goes to waste?

At the halfway stage, most people would have given Sri Lanka no chance.

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Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 7:00 PM

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Harry Brook stated his record-breaking 202 had no value after England failed to defend 429 against Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka defeated England by two wickets after successfully chasing a target of 430 in Rawalpindi.
Harry Brook recorded the fastest men's ODI double century, reaching the milestone from 114 deliveries.

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England suffered a dramatic defeat against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi despite Harry Brook scoring the fastest double century in men's ODI history from 114 balls. Brook's innings of 202 pushed England to a total of 429, but Sri Lanka chased down the 430-run target to win by two wickets with one ball to spare.

Sky Sports pundits Nasser Hussain and Mark Butcher highlighted England's poor bowling execution, noting an overcompensation of short-pitched deliveries and a persistent inability to take wickets in the middle overs. Pavan Rathnayake top-scored with 130, while Dasun Shanaka struck 97 and Janith Liyanage hit an unbeaten 61 to seal Sri Lanka's historic victory.

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What cost England in epic as ‘box office’ Brook’s ‘genius’ goes to waste?

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