# Brilliant Brook hits England’s first 200 in an ODI

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/brilliant-brook-hits-englands-first-200-in-an-odi/
- Published: 2026-10-22T12:10:21+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T12:31:11+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cq99z35zpgzmo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- Brook made England’s first ODI double century.
- His 200 came in a record 114 balls.
- England finished on 429-4 against Sri Lanka.

## Summary

Harry Brook became the first England batter to score a double century in a one-day international, making 202 against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. His record-breaking innings helped England reach 429-4, their highest ODI total in Pakistan, and showed a sharp response after their tri-series defeat by Pakistan earlier in the week.

Brook reached 200 from 114 balls, beating the previous fastest ODI double-century mark of 117 balls, set by India’s Shubman Gill. He struck 21 fours and 10 sixes in a 116-ball innings, adding 159 with Joe Root and an unbeaten 185 with Will Jacks, who scored 66 not out. Brook’s 202 is England’s highest ODI score, surpassing Ben Stokes’ 182.

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