Harry Brook Creates History: T20I Century, ODI Double Ton And Test Triple Century, Joins Chris Gayle

New Delhi: Sometimes in cricket, team victory becomes more memorable than individual performance. Despite England captain Harry Brook's explosive innings of 202 runs, Sri Lanka turned the tide of the match by achieving a huge target of 430 runs. In this high-scoring match played in Rawalpindi, fours and sixes rained and the excitement remained till the last ball. While Brook registered a historic record in his name, the Sri Lankan batsmen dashed England's hopes with the help of brilliant partnerships.

How did Harry Brook create ODI history?

England captain Harry Brook scored 202 runs in 116 balls. His innings included 21 fours and 10 sixes. He completed his double century in 114 balls and broke the record of Shubman Gill, who had achieved this feat in 117 balls. Brook also became the first England batsman to score a double century in ODI cricket. He left behind Ben Stokes' record of 182 runs. 

Which record of Chris Gayle was equalled?

Harry Brook also achieved a special feat in international cricket by scoring a double century in ODI. He became one of the few batsmen to score a triple century in Test cricket, a double century in ODI and a century in T20 International. Before him, legendary West Indies batsman Chris Gayle had achieved this feat. Brook played an inning of 317 runs in the Test match against Pakistan in October 2024. Now, by scoring a double century in ODI, he made his place in this special list. Will Jacques' aggressive innings along with his brilliant batting played an important role in taking England to a huge score of 429 runs in 50 overs.

Just take a moment to read these stats... Highest ODI score for England ✅ First ODI double-century for England ✅ Fastest double-century in ODI cricket ✅ Second hundred off just 39 balls ✅ The highest ODI score at Rawalpindi ✅ First English player to score an ODI century in Rawalpindi ✅

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) October 22, 2026

How did England score 429 runs?

Tom Banton contributed 50 runs and Joe Root contributed 69 runs in England's innings. After this Brook increased the pace of the innings. Will Jacques increased the problems for the Sri Lankan bowlers by scoring unbeaten 66 runs in just 30 balls. There was a partnership of 185 runs in 79 balls between Brook and Jacques. England added 156 runs in the last 10 overs and made a huge score of 429 runs for four wickets in 50 overs. 

How did Sri Lanka bounce back after the initial shock?

While chasing the target of 430 runs, Sri Lanka lost two wickets for 24 runs. Captain Kusal Mendis was out without opening the account, while Kamindu Mendis also could not last long. After this, Avishka Fernando and Pawan Rathnayake took over the team by making a partnership of 166 runs for the third wicket. Fernando was out after scoring 97 runs on 83 balls, but Rathnayake continued his aggressive play. 

What did Pawan Rathnayake and Dasun Shanaka do?

Rathnayake scored 130 runs in 106 balls. His innings included 15 fours and three sixes. On the other hand, Dasun Shanaka scored 97 runs in 50 balls. Together they strengthened Sri Lanka's hopes of victory. Although both the batsmen missed completing the century, their innings brought the target closer. In the last overs, Janit Liyanage took the responsibility and batted fast to take the match to a decisive turn.

How did Sri Lanka win in the last over?

Sri Lanka needed eight runs in the last over. England bowler Josh Tong made the match exciting by taking two consecutive wickets. But Liyanage maintained his composure under pressure and gave Sri Lanka victory by hitting a six on the fifth ball. The team scored 430 runs for eight wickets in 49.5 overs and won the match by two wickets. Rathnayake was adjudged Player of the Match for his brilliant century. 

Defeat in Rawalpindi https://t.co/gLJLRPgiKm

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) October 22, 2026

What records did this match create?

In this match both teams scored a total of 859 runs. Sri Lanka's successful target of 430 runs is the second highest run chase in ODI cricket history. Earlier in 2006, South Africa had achieved the target of 438 runs against Australia. Despite Brook's record-breaking innings, England could not win and Sri Lanka showed how important partnerships and courage in the last overs are when chasing a big target.