Update: Reports add that Harry Brook equalled a rare milestone during his innings and became the first captain to score a one-day international double century while ending up on the losing side. England captain Harry Brook established a new record during a one-day international fixture against Sri Lanka by reaching a double century in 114 balls. This performance made him the first English batter to score an international one-day double century. In doing so, Brook surpassed the previous record held by India player Shubman Gill, who had previously reached the milestone in 117 deliveries. Despite the record-breaking innings from the England captain, his team suffered a defeat against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi on Thursday. Sri Lanka successfully pursued a target of 430, achieving a high-scoring result in the history of one-day international cricket. The fixture featured notable batting statistics on both sides, highlighted by the record set by the England captain and concluding with two wickets in hand.
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Brook hits record double century as England fall to Sri Lanka
Harry Brook became the first English batter to score a one-day international double century during the encounter.
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In short
- Harry Brook scored a record double century off 114 balls for England.
- Sri Lanka successfully chased a target of 430 runs in Rawalpindi.
- Brook became the first losing captain to hit an ODI double century.
From public sources and the WeNepal research team
https://wenepal.com/article/brook-hits-record-double-century-in-england-loss-to-sri-lanka-20261022
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