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Harry Brook breaks England record with 202-run ODI innings

Harry Brook scored 202 runs for England against Sri Lanka, breaking the previous ODI record of 182.

Harry Brook exploded with the bat for England against Sri Lanka, finishing with 202 runs from just 116 balls including 21 fours and 10 sixes. Harry Brook broke Ben Stokes' previous England record of 182 from 2023.

Brook's double-century came from just 114 balls, smashing the earlier record of 117 balls. Brook started slowly at just 13 runs from 24 balls, then accelerated dramatically to dominate the Sri Lanka bowling.

England posted 429 runs, setting a target of 430. Brook also joined Chris Gayle as only the second player ever to score a triple-century in Test cricket, a double-century in ODI, and a century in T20 cricket.

202 runs from 116 balls
Individual score
Ben Stokes 182 runs
Previous England ODI record
114 balls
Double-century from
4-429 runs
England team total

Why it mattersBrook's innings shows England's aggressive ODI approach and reinforces his status as a dominant force across all cricket formats in a rare global achievement.

AustraliaAustralians watching ODI cricket through Fox and Kayo will see England strengthened for the Pakistan tri-series featuring England, Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

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