Harry Brook's Record Double Century

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1. 22 Oct

   In reaching 200 from 114 balls, Brook also broke the record for the fastest double century in an ODI, quicker than the 117 deliveries taken by India's Shubman Gill against West Indies last month.

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• 22 Oct England stunned as Sri Lanka chases 430 after Brook's record ODI knockOn October 9th, Sri Lanka achieved a stunning victory in an ODI cricket match against England by chasing down a target of 430 runs. This came after Jonny Brook scored a record-breaking innings for England, but despite his efforts, Sri Lanka managed to win the game. The article highlights the dramatic nature of the match and the exceptional performance required from both teams.ABC News (AU)
• 22 Oct Brook underlines status as world's best all-format batter in run-festHarry Brook has cemented his status as England’s top batter and one of the best multi-format players globally after scoring a record-breaking 202 against Sri Lanka in an ODI. This innings, scored off just 114 balls, not only marks the first double century by an Englishman in ODIs but also sets a new benchmark for the fastest ODI double ton. Despite England's loss to Sri Lanka, Brook’s performance highlights his…BBC
• 22 Oct Sri Lanka beat England to overcome Harry Brook hitting fastest 200 in ODIsIn an ODI cricket match in Rawalpindi, Sri Lanka overcame England's record-breaking performance by batter Harry Brook to secure a dramatic victory. Brook hit the fastest 200 in ODIs with 21 fours and ten sixes off 116 balls as England scored 429-4. Despite this, Sri Lanka chased down 430-8 thanks to crucial contributions from Janith Liyanage's last-over six and a century by Pavan Rathnayake.Al Jazeera
• 22 Oct Brook scores fastest double century in ODI history in rampant England's 429-4 against Sri LankaHarry Brook scored the fastest double century in one-day international cricket history, reaching 202 runs off just 116 balls during England's match against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. His impressive performance helped England achieve a total of 429-4, breaking their own record for the highest ODI score in Pakistan. Brook hit ten sixes and twenty-one fours; he also shared crucial partnerships with Joe Root (scoring his…Dawn
• 22 Oct Harry Brook: England captain makes history with astonishing ODI double century
  Evening Standard
• 22 Oct Harry Brook's double century breaks record for highest-ever England one-day scoreCaptain Harry Brook scored a double century of 202 runs against Sri Lanka in an ODI tri-series match in Rawalpindi, breaking England's previous best score of 182 set by Ben Stokes. Brook reached his 200 from just 114 balls, setting the record for the fastest double century in an ODI. His innings included ten sixes and 21 fours, contributing to England’s total of 429-4, which is also a new high score in ODIs played…BBC

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