Harry Brook Scores Fastest ODI Double Century, First Englishman to Reach 200
England captain Harry Brook made history by scoring the fastest double century in ODI cricket, reaching 200 runs off 114 balls against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi during a tri-nation series. His 202-run innings included 21 fours and 10 sixes, helping England post 429 for 4. Brook surpassed Shubman Gill's previous record of 117 balls and became the first English player to score an ODI double century. His performance featured a cautious start followed by aggressive hitting, setting a new benchmark in the format.
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Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 50/100 to 85/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
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indiatvnews broke this story on 22 Oct, 12:06 pm. Other outlets followed.