Harry Brook goes berserk in Rawalpindi, breaks Shubman Gill's record for fastest ODI double century as England post 429/4
England cricketer Harry Brook scored the fastest ODI double century in history, reaching the milestone in 114 balls against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. His 202-run performance helped England post a massive total of 429/4.
Why it matters
This performance sets a new world record in international cricket, surpassing the previous record held by India's Shubman Gill.
Rawalpindi is known for speed and pace in the cricketing world. The fastest bowler ever to play the game was born in this Pakistani city, but on Thursday, Harry Brook brought a batting storm to Rawalpindi, scoring the fastest double century in ODIs against Sri Lanka in the ongoing tri-series, which also includes Pakistan.Brook reached the milestone in 114 balls in the final over of the innings, hitting a four off Janith Liyanage. He became the first England batter to score a double century in ODIs and broke the record held by India captain Shubman Gill, who had reached the landmark in 117 balls against West Indies in the second ODI last month.Fastest ODI double hundreds (by balls)114 - Harry Brook vs SL, Rawalpindi, 2026117 - Shubman Gill vs WI, Guwahati, 2026126 - Ishan Kishan vs BAN, Chattogram, 2022128 - Glenn Maxwell vs AFG, Mumbai WS, 2023136 - Pathum Nissanka…
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