England captain Harry Brook set a cricket record on Thursday, October 22, by hitting the fastest double century in One-Day International history. Facing Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Pakistan, he touched the 200-run mark from only 114 balls.
Ending his time at the crease with 202 runs off 116 deliveries, Brook struck 21 fours and 10 sixes. This powerful display drove England to a massive total of 429 for the loss of four wickets across their 50 overs.
Brook surpassed the previous record held by India player Shubman Gill, who needed 117 balls to reach an ODI double century against the West Indies in September 2026. Additionally, Brook stands as the first English batter to register a double century in men's ODI cricket.
After winning the toss, Sri Lanka chose to field first, though English batters capitalized on the decision. Joe Root contributed 69 runs, and Will Jacks chipped in with 66 runs from 24 balls to bolster the English score.
This fixture formed part of an ODI tri-series hosted in Pakistan involving England, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. Brook's performance established a historic benchmark for England and secured him the top spot for the quickest ODI double centuries ever recorded.
