Harry Brook hits fastest ODI double century in 114 balls, eclipses Shubman Gill's record
Synopsis
Harry Brook did in 114 balls what no England batter had ever done — score an ODI double hundred. His 202 off 116 against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi shattered Shubman Gill's record set just months ago, made Brook only the second non-opener to reach 200 in ODIs, and powered England to 429/4. A landmark innings that rewrites multiple record books in a single evening.
Key Takeaways
Harry Brook scored the fastest-ever ODI double century off 114 balls against Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi on 22 October 2026 .
He finished with 202 off 116 balls , hitting 21 fours and 10 sixes .
Brook broke the record of India captain Shubman Gill , who had scored a 117-ball double hundred against the West Indies in Guwahati in 2026.
He became the first England player to score an ODI double hundred, surpassing Ben Stokes 's previous England best of 182 .
Brook is only the second non-opener to hit an ODI double century, after Glenn Maxwell in the 2023 World Cup.
England posted 429/4 , their eighth 400-plus ODI total and fourth-highest ODI score .
Harry Brook etched his name into cricket history on Thursday, 22 October 2026, becoming the first batter to score the fastest-ever ODI double century, reaching the milestone off just 114 balls at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium during the Tri-series encounter between England and Sri Lanka. In doing so, Brook surpassed India captain Shubman Gill, who had held the record with a 117-ball double hundred against the West Indies in Guwahati earlier this year.
Brook's Breathtaking Knock
The England white-ball skipper finished with an extraordinary 202 off 116 balls, studded with 21 fours and 10 sixes. Brook completed his double ton in the final over of the innings and was dismissed on the very last ball, having dismantled the Sri Lankan bowling attack with relentless aggression throughout. He reserved especially brutal treatment for Eshan Malinga, Dasun Shanaka, and Janith Liyanage, scoring against all three at a strike rate in excess of 200.
Historic Milestones Stacked Up
Brook's knock delivered a cascade of records. He became the first England player to score an ODI double hundred, surpassing Ben Stokes's previous England high of 182 against New Zealand at The Oval in 2023. He is also only the second non-opener to achieve an ODI double century, joining Glenn Maxwell, who accomplished the feat against Afghanistan in the 2023 Cricket World Cup in Mumbai. Brook's love affair with Pakistan pitches — noted for their pace and bounce — has now produced one of the game's greatest one-day innings.
England Post 429/4
Powered by Brook's assault, England posted 429/4, their eighth 400-plus total in ODI cricket and their fourth-highest ODI score on record. England's all-time ODI high remains 498/4 against the Netherlands, followed by 481/6 against Australia and 444/3 against Pakistan. The 429/4 against Sri Lanka now joins that exclusive list.
The Record Books: Fastest ODI Double Centuries
The five fastest ODI double centuries by balls faced, as of 22 October 2026:
- 114 balls — Harry Brook vs Sri Lanka, Rawalpindi, 2026
- 117 balls — Shubman Gill vs West Indies, Guwahati, 2026
- 126 balls — Ishan Kishan vs Bangladesh, Chattogram, 2022
- 128 balls — Glenn Maxwell vs Afghanistan, Mumbai, 2023
- 136 balls — Pathum Nissanka vs Afghanistan, Pallekele, 2024
With the Tri-series still unfolding, Brook's historic innings sets the tone for what promises to be a high-scoring tournament in Pakistan.
Point of View
Not at the top, making the acceleration required to reach 200 exponentially harder. The concentration of these records among a handful of elite batters — Maxwell, Kishan, Gill, Brook — also reflects how modern white-ball pitches and field restrictions have tilted the game decisively toward batters. The question for bowlers and selectors alike is whether any tactical response exists, or whether 400-plus totals are simply the new normal in 50-over cricket.
NationPress
22 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What record did Harry Brook break in Rawalpindi?
Harry Brook broke the record for the fastest ODI double century, reaching 200 off just 114 balls against Sri Lanka on 22 October 2026 in Rawalpindi. The previous record belonged to India captain Shubman Gill, who had scored a 117-ball double hundred against the West Indies in Guwahati earlier in 2026.
What was Harry Brook's final score against Sri Lanka?
Brook scored 202 off 116 balls, hitting 21 fours and 10 sixes. He was dismissed on the final ball of the innings, having batted through the closing overs to complete his historic knock.
Is Harry Brook the first England player to score an ODI double hundred?
Yes, Brook became the first England player to reach 200 in a one-day international. Ben Stokes previously held the England record with 182 against New Zealand at The Oval in 2023.
Who are the other non-openers to score an ODI double century?
Brook is only the second non-opener to score an ODI double hundred, after Glenn Maxwell, who smashed a double century against Afghanistan during the 2023 Cricket World Cup in Mumbai.
What total did England post against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi?
England posted 429/4, their eighth 400-plus ODI total and their fourth-highest ODI score ever. England's all-time record stands at 498/4 against the Netherlands.
