Brook underlines status as world's best all-format batter in run-fest
Summary
Harry Brook scored the fastest double century (200 runs) in One Day International (ODI) cricket, reaching 200 runs in just 114 balls against Sri Lanka. Despite his record-breaking performance, England lost the match in a high-scoring game, but Brook is now seen as one of the best all-format batters in the world.Key Facts
- Harry Brook scored 202 runs against Sri Lanka, the first double century by an Englishman in ODI cricket.
- He reached 200 runs in 114 balls, the fastest double century in ODI history.
- Brook has scored a hundred in T20s, a double hundred in ODIs, and a triple century in Test cricket, joining a very rare group of players.
- England lost the match despite Brook’s innings; this was the second-highest run chase in ODI history.
- Brook is ranked as the best Test batter in the world by the International Cricket Council.
- His batting average is 53.08 in Test matches, the best for any English player with 20+ innings since 1968.
- Brook improves his batting when he captains the team, averaging more runs than when he is not captain.
- He has chosen to skip the Indian Premier League to focus on playing for England.
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