Harry Brook’s Double Century Powers England To Record 429 Against Sri Lanka In Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI: England captain Harry Brook unleashed a breathtaking double century to propel his side to a record-breaking 429-4 against Sri Lanka in the third match of the Pakistan-hosted ODI tri-series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Brook’s sensational 202 off just 116 deliveries, featuring 21 fours and 10 sixes, powered England beyond the 400-run mark and secured the highest ODI total ever recorded on Pakistani soil, eclipsing Pakistan’s previous record of 375-3 against Zimbabwe in 2015.

England post the highest team total in Pakistan on the back of Harry Brook’s double ton 🏏

Sri Lanka chase coming up

#SLvENG | #CricketKaJashan https://t.co/aD5KTDlCqn

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 22, 2026

England build momentum despite early setbacks

Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis opted to field first, but his decision proved costly as England’s batters dominated the innings with aggressive stroke play and crucial partnerships.

Openers Tom Banton and Ben Duckett provided a flying start, putting together 74 runs before left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage struck twice in successive overs to remove both batters.

Banton scored a brisk 51 off 50 balls, including nine fours, while Duckett contributed 29 from 39 deliveries.

Following the early breakthroughs, Brook joined experienced batter Joe Root to stabilise the innings and launch a sustained assault on Sri Lanka’s bowling attack.

The pair added 159 runs for the third wicket, with both batters reaching half-centuries before Asitha Fernando ended their partnership by dismissing Root on the first ball of the 38th over.

Root departed for 69 off 66 deliveries, having struck eight boundaries.

England post the highest team total in Pakistan on the back of Harry Brook’s double ton 🏏

Sri Lanka chase coming up

#SLvENG | #CricketKaJashan https://t.co/aD5KTDlCqn

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 22, 2026

Brook and Jacks unleash late-onslaught

Brook continued his remarkable innings after Root’s dismissal, accelerating dramatically alongside all-rounder Will Jacks to dismantle Sri Lanka’s bowling attack in the closing overs.

The duo stitched together a devastating 185-run partnership from just 77 deliveries, ensuring England finished with an imposing total of 429-4 in their allotted 50 overs.

Brook eventually fell on the final delivery of the innings to Janith Liyanage, having produced one of the most dominant individual performances of the tri-series.

Jacks remained unbeaten on 60 off just 33 balls, smashing eight fours and three sixes to complement his captain’s extraordinary knock.

For Sri Lanka, Wellalage was the most effective bowler, claiming two wickets for 56 runs in his 10 overs. Fernando and Liyanage picked up one wicket each, but the bowling attack struggled to contain England’s relentless scoring.

England’s record-breaking innings has set Sri Lanka a formidable target of 430 runs and placed the visitors in a commanding position in the contest.

England’s 429-run total sets Sri Lanka a formidable target of 430 and places the visitors in a strong position in the contest.

This is first ever 400 runs in ODIs in Pakistan.

England smashed 429 runs against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi.

Harry Brook became the first Englishman to scored a double hundred in ODIs and also fastest one among all others.

No doubt Harry Brook the best multiformat player right Now. https://t.co/7CO7udI2JE

— Kashif (@KashifNdmCric) October 22, 2026

England’s 429-run total sets Sri Lanka a formidable target of 430 and places the visitors in a strong position in the contest.