England captain Harry Brook delivered a remarkable batting performance against Sri Lanka in the one-day international tri-series in Rawalpindi on October 22, 2026.
He scored 202 runs from just 116 deliveries, helping England post an impressive total of 429 for four.
His innings included 21 fours and 10 sixes, putting Sri Lanka’s bowlers under tremendous pressure.
Brook reached the double-century milestone in only 114 balls, setting a new record in men’s ODI cricket.
His powerful display also made him the first English batter to score a double century in the 50-over format.
Brook Surpasses Shubman Gill’s Record
Brook’s achievement surpassed the previous record held by India captain Shubman Gill, who had reached 200 in 117 balls against the West Indies in September 2026.
Gill’s outstanding performance had placed him at the top of the fastest ODI double-centuries list, but Brook moved ahead with an even quicker effort.
The England skipper combined aggressive stroke play with excellent timing to keep the scoreboard moving.
His innings demonstrated how quickly a batter can change the course of a one-day international.
The record-breaking knock further strengthened Brook’s reputation as one of England’s leading white-ball players.
21 Fours and 10 Sixes Power England’s Innings
Brook repeatedly found gaps in the field and cleared the boundary with impressive power throughout his innings.
He was particularly effective against Eshan Malinga, taking 43 runs off the Sri Lankan bowler as England accelerated towards a massive total.
His contribution also broke England’s previous individual ODI record of 182, set by Ben Stokes against New Zealand.
Brook eventually fell for 202 after being caught by Sahan Arachchige off Janith Liyanage’s bowling.
However, his dismissal came only after he had produced one of the most memorable innings in England’s ODI history.
England Set Sri Lanka a Huge Target
England finished their innings at 429 for four, leaving Sri Lanka with a challenging target of 430 runs to win.
Brook’s extraordinary double century was the highlight of a powerful team batting display and gave England a strong position in the contest.
His record also added another milestone to an ODI format increasingly shaped by attacking batting and high-scoring matches.
Sri Lanka faced the difficult task of responding to England’s imposing total in Rawalpindi.
Brook’s performance will be remembered as a landmark moment for English cricket and the history of one-day internationals.