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Brook’s record 202 can’t halt incredible Sri Lanka chase

The first Englishman to score an ODI double hundred was upstaged by Rathnayake and co's spectacular heist…

By David Charlesworth · Cricket Australia

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 1:27 AM

Key Things to Know

Harry Brook scored a record 202, but Sri Lanka chased 430 to defeat England by two wickets.
Brook hit the fastest ODI double-century in format history, reaching the milestone from 114 deliveries.
Sri Lanka successfully achieved the second-highest ODI run-chase ever behind Pavan Rathnayake's 130.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Harry Brook struck a record-breaking 202 off 114 balls to become England's first ODI double-centurion, but Sri Lanka completed the second-highest successful run-chase in ODI history to claim a stunning two-wicket win in Rawalpindi. Brook's knock, alongside Will Jacks' 66 not out and Joe Root's 69, powered England to 4-429.

Sri Lanka chased down the 430-run target with one ball to spare, propelled by Pavan Rathnayake's 130 and 97 each from Avishka Fernando and Dasun Shanaka. Janith Liyanage sealed the remarkable victory with a penultimate-ball six off Josh Tongue, leaving England on the brink of tri-series elimination.

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