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Harry Brook hits fastest ODI double century (114 balls), breaking Shubman Gill's record

On 22 October 2026, England captain Harry Brook scored the fastest double century in ODI cricket, reaching 200 off 114 balls against Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi and breaking India captain Shubman Gill's record of 117 balls; he also became the first England batter to score an ODI double century.

Summary

England captain Harry Brook scored the fastest double century in One Day International (ODI) cricket on 22 October 2026, reaching 200 in 114 balls against Sri Lanka in a tri-series match at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan. The innings broke the record of India captain Shubman Gill, who had taken 117 balls against West Indies in Guwahati earlier in 2026. Brook made 202 off 116 balls, becoming the first England batter to score an ODI double century, and England reached 429/4. Sri Lanka still won by chasing 430 with a ball to spare, the second-highest successful chase in ODI history.

Key facts

Player
Harry Brook, England captain
Record
Fastest ODI double century - 114 balls
Previous record
Shubman Gill (India), 117 balls vs West Indies, Guwahati, 2026
Score
202 off 116 balls
Opponent / venue
Sri Lanka, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium (tri-series)
Date
22 October 2026
First
First England batter with an ODI double century
Result
Sri Lanka chased 430 - second-highest successful ODI chase

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1

In October 2026, Harry Brook broke whose record for the fastest double century in ODI cricket?

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Correct answer: C — Shubman Gill

ICC/Indian Express: Brook reached his double century off 114 balls, surpassing Shubman Gill's mark of 117 balls set against West Indies in Guwahati.
Q2 Advanced

Harry Brook's record-fastest ODI double century on 22 October 2026 was scored against which team?

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Correct answer: D — Sri Lanka

PCB/Indian Express: Brook scored the 114-ball double century against Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in the tri-series.

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