Quick Answer: Harry Brook smashed the fastest ODI double century in history on Thursday — 114 balls — during a 202 off 116 against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. The England captain broke Shubman Gill’s 117-ball record and became the first Englishman to reach 200 in an ODI. But the record came in defeat: Sri Lanka chased 430 to win by two wickets.
Harry Brook rewrote one-day cricket’s record books on Thursday, smashing the fastest double century in ODI history — off just 114 balls — as England piled up 429 for 4 against Sri Lanka in the Pakistan ODI tri-series at Rawalpindi. The 27-year-old captain finished on 202 from 116 deliveries, with 21 fours and 10 sixes, becoming the first English batter ever to reach 200 in a one-day international. Yet the night belonged to Sri Lanka, who chased down 430 with one ball to spare for a two-wicket win — the second-highest successful chase in ODI history.
Brook walked in at No. 4 in the 17th over after the fall of Ben Duckett and started cautiously, managing only 13 off his first 24 balls, the Indian Express reported. What followed was carnage. The right-hander shifted gears and launched an assault Sri Lanka’s bowlers simply couldn’t contain, racing from his maiden ODI hundred — brought up off 75 balls — to 200 in just 39 more deliveries, according to NDTV Profit.
The Partnerships That Powered 429
Brook didn’t do it alone. He added 159 for the third wicket with Joe Root, who made 69 off 66 balls, and then combined with Will Jacks for a fourth-wicket stand of 185 in just 79 deliveries. Jacks finished unbeaten on 66 off 30 balls, while Tom Banton contributed 50 off 51, Mathrubhumi reported.
England’s acceleration was staggering: they added 156 runs in the final 10 overs, turning an already imposing total into a formidable 429 for 4. Brook’s 31 boundaries set a new benchmark for the most boundaries in an England men’s ODI innings.
The milestone arrived with a deft paddle-sweep for four in the final over, ESPNcricinfo reported — and then, drama. Off the very last ball of the innings, Brook holed out to deep point, caught by Sahan Arachchige off the bowling of Janith Liyanage, to depart for 202 to warm applause from the crowd, Reuters reported.
The Record Books, Rewritten
Brook’s innings shredded a stack of records, as ESPNcricinfo’s stats analysis laid out:
- 114 balls — the fastest double century in the 55-year history of ODIs, beating Shubman Gill’s 117-ball mark. Gill had set that record only last month against the West Indies in Guwahati, where he made an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls. Gill himself had broken Ishan Kishan’s 126-ball record from 2022. The fastest list now reads: Brook (114), Gill (117), Kishan (126), Glenn Maxwell’s 128-ball 201 not out against Afghanistan at the 2023 World Cup, Pathum Nissanka’s 136 and Chris Gayle’s 138.
- First Englishman to score an ODI double century — and in doing so he also eclipsed Ben Stokes’ England record of 182, set against New Zealand at The Oval in 2023.
- First ODI double century in Pakistan — the previous highest score in the country was Gary Kirsten’s 188 not out against the UAE at the 1996 World Cup. Kirsten, now Sri Lanka’s coach, watched his record fall 30 years on.
- 202 — the highest ODI score by a non-opener, passing Maxwell’s 201 not out at No. 6. The previous highest by a No. 4 was Viv Richards’ 189 not out against England at Manchester in 1984.
- One of four batters to score an ODI double hundred as captain in men’s ODIs, alongside Virender Sehwag (vs West Indies, 2011), Rohit Sharma (vs Sri Lanka, 2017) and Gill last month.
- 429 for 4 — the first 400-plus ODI total ever in Pakistan, and the biggest total Sri Lanka have ever conceded. The previous highest in Pakistan was 375 for 3 by Pakistan against Zimbabwe in Lahore in 2015.
- 174 runs off 90 balls against fast bowlers — the most any batter has scored against the quicks in an ODI where ball-by-ball data is available. The previous best was Rohit’s 166 against Sri Lanka during his 264 in 2014.
ESPNcricinfo also noted that Brook is now only the second man after Chris Gayle to complete the all-format ‘3-2-1’: a Test triple-century, an ODI double-hundred and a T20I century. He looked exhausted after batting for two and a half hours in the afternoon heat, exhaling deeply as he acknowledged a standing ovation from the England dressing room.
A Chase for the Ages
For all of Brook’s brilliance, Sri Lanka refused to be a footnote. Chasing 430 — a target that had never been successfully hunted down in ODI history — they reached 430 for 8 in 49.5 overs, winning by two wickets with one ball to spare, PakistanTV reported.
It is the second-highest successful run chase in men’s ODI cricket. The record remains South Africa’s legendary pursuit of 435 against Australia in Johannesburg in 2006, when they reached 438 for 9 to win by one wicket, Rediff reported.
The chase nearly died early: Kamindu Mendis fell for 18 and captain Kusal Mendis was run out without scoring, leaving Sri Lanka wobbling at 24 for 2. Then came the fightback. Avishka Fernando (97 off 83 balls) and Pavan Rathnayake (a magnificent 130 off 106) rebuilt the innings, before Dasun Shanaka delivered a breathtaking counterattack — 97 off just 50 balls, including eight sixes — to swing the game Sri Lanka’s way, The Tribune (via ANI) reported.
Janith Liyanage, the man who dismissed Brook off the final ball of England’s innings, added a late half-century to finish the job, and England’s bowlers — Josh Tongue claimed three wickets — could not stem the flow as the contest went down to the final over.
Why It Matters
This was not just a record — it was a changing of the guard. Brook’s 114-ball double century seized a record that Shubman Gill had held for barely a month, and the way he did it, dismantling an international attack with scoops, reverse-scoops and flat-batted sixes, underlined his claim to be the defining batter of his generation.
For England, the result stings. Two days after losing to Pakistan by 87 runs in the same tri-series, they posted the biggest total ever made in Pakistan — and still lost. Their bowlers conceded the second-biggest chase in ODI history on a night when the bat dominated everything. You don’t often score 429 and walk off beaten.
For the neutral, Rawalpindi delivered one of the great ODI matches: the fastest double century in the format’s history on one side, the second-highest successful chase on the other. Games like this are why the 50-over format keeps finding new life.
What Happens Next
The tri-series rolls on, and England suddenly have problems to solve. Brook’s form is the one bright spot in a campaign that has started with two contrasting defeats — outplayed by Pakistan, then outgunned by Sri Lanka despite a record total. The bowlers, in particular, will need answers before the next outing.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will take enormous belief from a chase that ranks among the greatest in ODI history. Records fell on both sides in Rawalpindi; the series is wide open.
Key Takeaways
- Harry Brook reached his ODI double century in 114 balls against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi — the fastest ever, beating Shubman Gill’s 117-ball record from last month.
- Brook’s 202 off 116 balls (21 fours, 10 sixes) made him the first Englishman to score an ODI double century, breaking Ben Stokes’ England record of 182.
- England’s 429 for 4 was the first 400-plus ODI total ever scored in Pakistan and the biggest total Sri Lanka have ever conceded.
- Sri Lanka chased 430 for 8 in 49.5 overs to win by two wickets — the second-highest successful chase in ODI history.
- Pavan Rathnayake’s 130 and Dasun Shanaka’s 97 off 50 powered the chase after Sri Lanka slipped to 24 for 2.
- Brook is only the second man after Chris Gayle to complete the all-format ‘3-2-1’: a Test triple-century, an ODI double-hundred and a T20I century, per ESPNcricinfo.
FAQs
Who holds the record for the fastest ODI double century?
England captain Harry Brook. He reached his double century in 114 balls against Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi on October 22, 2026, breaking Shubman Gill’s 117-ball record set only last month against the West Indies in Guwahati.
How many runs did Harry Brook score against Sri Lanka?
Brook scored 202 off 116 balls, with 21 fours and 10 sixes. He was dismissed off the final ball of England’s innings, caught by Sahan Arachchige off Janith Liyanage, after reaching 200 with a paddle-sweep for four.
Has any England player scored an ODI double century before?
No. Brook is the first English batter to score a double century in a men’s one-day international. The previous highest individual ODI score by an England player was Ben Stokes’ 182 against New Zealand at The Oval in 2023.
Who won the England vs Sri Lanka ODI in Rawalpindi?
Sri Lanka won by two wickets with one ball to spare, chasing 430 to reach 430 for 8 in 49.5 overs. Pavan Rathnayake’s 130 and Dasun Shanaka’s 97 off 50 balls powered the second-highest successful chase in ODI history.
What is the highest successful run chase in ODI history?
South Africa’s chase of 435 against Australia in Johannesburg in 2006 remains the highest — they reached 438 for 9 to win by one wicket. Sri Lanka’s 430 against England in Rawalpindi is now the second-highest successful chase ever.
What was England’s total and is it a record?
England scored 429 for 4 in 50 overs — the first 400-plus ODI total ever made in Pakistan and the biggest total Sri Lanka have ever conceded in the format. The previous highest ODI total in Pakistan was 375 for 3.
Sources
- Reuters — “England’s magnificent Brook hits fastest ODI double century” (Oct 22, 2026)
- ESPNcricinfo — “Harry Brook smashes fastest double-century in ODIs” (stats analysis, Oct 22, 2026)
- ESPNcricinfo — “Harry Brook double-ton smashes records to post massive target” (match report by Matt Roller, Oct 22, 2026)
- The Indian Express — “Harry Brook slams fastest ODI double century, breaks Shubman Gill’s record” (Oct 22, 2026)
- Rediff — “Sri Lanka stun England in 430-run epic as Brook’s record knock goes in vain” (Oct 22, 2026)
- The Tribune (ANI) — “Sri Lanka pull off second-highest chase in ODI to beat England despite Harry Brook’s historic double ton” (Oct 22, 2026)
- PakistanTV — “Sri Lanka pull off record ODI chase to beat England in Rawalpindi thriller” (Oct 22, 2026)
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By GlobalDeskNews Staff | October 22, 2026