Brook's 202: England captain turns Rawalpindi into a runway with record‑breaking double century

In Rawalpindi, England captain Harry Brook turned a one‑day international into a runway show, blasting a record‑fast 202 against Sri Lanka. The innings marked the first double century by an England batter in ODI history and set a new benchmark for speed, as Brook’s superb shot sent the ball soaring past the boundary like a plane taking off.

The 202 runs came in a single innings that left the Sri Lankan bowlers scrambling, their overs suddenly feeling more like attempts to catch a jet than a cricket ball. Brook’s strike rate and the sheer volume of runs made the pitch look less like a cricket field and more like a runway for his bat.

While the Sri Lankan side fought to keep pace, Brook’s milestone was celebrated for its historic significance: the fastest ever double century in the ODI format. The crowd in Rawalpindi witnessed a piece of cricket history as Brook’s bat repeatedly found the ropes, turning the match into a showcase of power and precision.

England emerged from the encounter with a comfortable lead, having set a target that underscored Brook’s place in the record books. The performance will be remembered not just for the numbers, but for the way it transformed a traditional cricket ground into a stage for a record‑breaking flight.