Harry Brook Sets World Record for Fastest ODI Double-Century

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England white-ball captain Harry Brook recorded the fastest double-century in men's ODI cricket history during a match against Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Pakistan. Playing in an ODI tri-series featuring Pakistan, England, and Sri Lanka, Brook reached his double century in just 114 deliveries.

Brook eventually finished his innings with 202 runs off 116 balls, hitting 21 fours and 10 sixes. In the process, he became the first English batter to score a double-century in men's ODI cricket, breaking the previous English individual high-score record of 182 set by Ben Stokes against New Zealand.

During the innings, Brook formed key partnerships, including 159 runs for the third wicket with Joe Root and 185 runs for the fourth wicket with Will Jacks. England finished their 50 overs at 429 for 4, setting the highest team total in men's ODIs on Pakistani soil. Despite Brook's record-breaking knock, Sri Lanka won the match by two wickets in a chase of 430.

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