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‘Chasing 400 seems unreal’ – Mohammad Azharuddin lauds Sri Lanka’s fighting spirit after record run chase

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin hailed Sri Lanka's remarkable victory against England in the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026, calling the 430-run chase extraordinary.

By Adreej Kumar Mitra · CricTracker

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 9:13 AM

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Mohammad Azharuddin praised Sri Lanka's 430-run chase against England, describing chasing 400 as seemingly unreal.
Azharuddin commended England batter Harry Brook for scoring an outstanding double century in the high-scoring contest.
The former India captain compared the achievement to South Africa's famous run chase against Australia in 2006.

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Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin praised Sri Lanka after their historic 430-run chase against England during the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026. Azharuddin described chasing a target of over 400 runs as seemingly unreal in modern cricket, highlighting the team's determination and fighting spirit throughout the high-scoring match.

Azharuddin also congratulated England batter Harry Brook for his double century and drew comparisons to South Africa's historic chase against Australia in 2006. While acknowledging the entertainment value of such matches, he stressed that Test cricket remains the primary format and deserves continuous promotion alongside shorter formats.

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