RAWALPINDI: England captain Harry Brook rewrote the record books on Thursday, becoming the fastest player to score a double century in men’s One-Day International (ODI) cricket as his breathtaking 202-run knock powered England to 429-4 against Sri Lanka in the Pakistan-hosted ODI tri-series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
The moment Harry Brook brought up his double 💯 💥
Fastest double hundred in ODI history and the highest individual ODI score on Pakistan soil 🏏
#SLvENG | #CricketKaJashan https://t.co/WcJM6TvBm0
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 22, 2026
Brook reached the landmark in just 114 balls, according to the supplied ball-by-ball record, before finishing with 202 off 116 deliveries, including 21 fours and 10 sixes. His innings surpassed India’s Shubman Gill, who had scored an unbeaten 223 off 117 balls against the West Indies on September 30, 2026.
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The 27-year-old also became the first England captain to score an ODI double century, set a new record for the highest individual ODI score by an England batter and surpassed the previous best individual score in an ODI innings on Pakistani soil.
Well, that was special! 📈 Harry Brook becomes the first England men’s player to hit 200 in a match, surpassing Ben Stokes’ previous ODI-record of 182 vs NZ at the Kia Oval in 2023. 👏
Brook was well supported by Will Jacks’ 66 not out from 30 balls. 🤝
🤎 | #SurreyCricket https://t.co/6oo9oB7qxj
— Surrey Cricket (@surreycricket) October 22, 2026
Brook breaks multiple ODI records
Brook’s extraordinary innings placed him among the most prolific performers in ODI history, with records tumbling as he dismantled Sri Lanka’s bowling attack.
🚨 Harry Brook 101*(75) to 202*(116) 🚨
4, 1, 0, 1, 1, 4, 0, 2, 6, 4, 4, 1, 0, 6, 1, 1, 0, 4, 0, 4, 1,4, 6, 1, 4, 1, 4,1, 4, 4, 6, 0, 2, 1, 6, 2, 2, 4, 2.
101 Runs in just 41 Runs 🤯🔥 21 Fours & 10 Sixes.
Fastest double hundred.
https://t.co/6ouDl8nuj1— VIKAS (@Vikas662005) October 22, 2026
Fastest ODI double centuries by balls faced
- Harry Brook (England): 202 off 114 balls to reach 200, finishing on 202 off 116 against Sri Lanka, Rawalpindi, October 22, 2026.
- Shubman Gill (India): 223 not out off 117 balls against the West Indies, Guwahati, September 30, 2026.
- Ishan Kishan (India): 210 off 126 balls against Bangladesh, Chattogram, December 10, 2022.
- Glenn Maxwell (Australia): 201 not out off 128 balls against Afghanistan, Mumbai, November 7, 2023.
- Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka): 210 not out off 136 balls against Afghanistan, Pallekele, February 9, 2024.
- Chris Gayle (West Indies): 215 off 138 balls against Zimbabwe, Canberra, February 24, 2015.
Highest individual ODI scores in Pakistan
Brook’s 202 eclipsed the previous record held by former South Africa captain Gary Kirsten, who scored 188 against the United Arab Emirates at Rawalpindi in 1996.
- Harry Brook (England): 202 against Sri Lanka, Rawalpindi, 2026.
- Gary Kirsten (South Africa): 188 against the UAE, Rawalpindi, 1996.
- Viv Richards (West Indies): 181 against Sri Lanka, Karachi, 1987.
- Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan): 180 against New Zealand, Rawalpindi, 2023.
- Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan): 177 against England, Lahore, 2025.
- Ben Duckett (England): 165 against Australia, Lahore, 2025.
- Andrew Hudson (South Africa): 161 against the Netherlands, Rawalpindi, 1996.
The Fastest Double Century In ODI Cricket Off Just 114 Balls Take A Bow Harry Brook What A Generational Player He Is 😮💨🫶🔥
https://t.co/gTc1x6mnC6— Cricket Dani (@CricketDani56) October 22, 2026
Highest individual ODI scores for England
Brook also broke the record for the highest individual score by an England batter in men’s ODIs, surpassing Ben Stokes’ 182 against New Zealand in 2023.
- Harry Brook: 202 against Sri Lanka, 2026.
- Ben Stokes: 182 against New Zealand, 2023.
- Jason Roy: 180 against Australia, 2018.
- Alex Hales: 171 against Pakistan, 2016.
- Robin Smith: 167 against Australia, 1993.
Brook joins elite group of ODI captains
Brook’s double century also placed him among a select group of captains to have scored 200 or more in men’s ODIs. His achievement is particularly significant for England, as no previous captain from the country had reached the landmark in the format.
𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐑, 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐑 🤩
England captain Harry Brook produced a knock for the ages against Sri Lanka in the ODI tri-series 👏
https://t.co/BXWgg5HHZB
— ICC (@ICC) October 22, 2026
Highest individual ODI scores by captains
- Shubman Gill (India): 223 not out against the West Indies, Guwahati, 2026.
- Virender Sehwag (India): 219 against the West Indies, Indore, 2011.
- Rohit Sharma (India): 208 not out against Sri Lanka, Mohali, 2017.
- Harry Brook (England): 202 against Sri Lanka, Rawalpindi, 2026.
- Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka): 189 against India, Sharjah, 2000.
- Sachin Tendulkar (India): 186 not out against New Zealand, Hyderabad, 1999.
Harry Brook earns the highest all-time score for England in ODIs! 🔥 https://t.co/wxjSX0OzkI
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) October 22, 2026
Highest individual ODI scores by England captains
- Harry Brook: 202 against Sri Lanka, 2026.
- Andrew Strauss: 158 against India, 2011.
- Andrew Strauss: 154 against Bangladesh, 2010.
- Eoin Morgan: 148 against Afghanistan, 2019.
- Alastair Cook: 137 against Pakistan, 2012.
Harry Brook scripts history with the fastest double-century in ODI cricket, bringing up his 200 in just 114 balls.
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— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) October 22, 2026
Brook’s record-breaking innings headlined England’s dominant batting performance, as the visitors piled up 429-4 in 50 overs. His double century not only established a new benchmark for England’s ODI batters but also delivered one of the most memorable individual performances in the history of the format.
