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England's Harry Brook scores fastest double century in ODI against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi

HarZaviya summary · from 16 outlets

Most outlets led with Harry Brook's record-breaking 202 off 116 deliveries, noting it as the fastest double century in ODI history and England's total of 429-4. Several also highlighted that this was the first double century by an English player in ODI cricket and the highest total on Pakistani soil. A few outlets, particularly BOL News and 24 News HD, shifted the focus to Sri Lanka's historic chase of 430 runs, framing Brook's innings as ultimately in vain. While the majority of coverage centred on Brook's achievement, the framing of the match outcome varied between celebrating England's score and emphasizing Sri Lanka's successful run chase.

Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 16 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.

Same story from 16 outlets

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  1. Brook’s double ton in vain as Sri Lanka script historic ODI chase

    RAWALPINDI - Sri Lanka produced a sensational batting performance to chase down a mammoth 430-run target and defeat England by two wickets in a record-breaking third match of the Pakistan-hosted ODI tri-series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

  2. Dunya News 75% identical

    Sri Lanka stun England in Rawalpindi after Harry Brook's record 202-run knock

    Pavan Rathnayake hits 130 as Avishka Fernando and Dasun Shanaka score 97 each

  3. BOL News 83% identical

    Sri Lanka chase down 430-run target against England in ODI tri-series

    Sri Lanka makes history, completing an incredible 430-run chase against England in ODI tri-series. Harry Brook slammed a record double century.

  4. 24 News HD 88% identical

    Brook's fastest double ton in vain as Sri Lanka chase historic 430

    England captain Harry Brook's record-breaking double century went in vain as Sri Lanka pulled off the second-highest successful run chase in One-Day International (ODI) cricket history, reaching a mammoth target of 430 to secure a two-wicket victory in the third match of the tri-nation series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

  5. Hum News English 83% identical

    Sri Lanka stun England to chase 430-run target in Rawalpindi thriller

    RAWALPINDI: England defeated Sri Lanka by six runs in a high-scoring third match of the Pakistan ODI tri-series on Thursday, surviving a remarkable chase after captain Harry Brook smashed a record-breaking 202. Chasing 430, Sri Lanka scored 423-8 in 50 overs, falling just short despite a brilliant 130 from Pavan Rathnayake and a rapid 97 from Dasun Shanaka. Avishka Fernando also scored 97, whil...

  6. Pakistan Today 71% identical

    Harry Brook’s 202 sets record for highest ODI score in Pakistan

    His double century anchored England’s innings and marked one of the most significant performances of his international career.

  7. Minute Mirror 76% identical

    Harry Brook smashes fastest ODI double century record against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi

    England cricket team captain Harry Brook has set a new record for the fastest double century in One Day International (ODI) cricket,

  8. Aaj News (English) 75% identical

    Harry Brook scores fastest double century in ODI history in rampant England's 429-4 against Sri Lanka

    An inspired Harry Brook scored the fastest double hundred in ODI history as England piled up 429-4 against Sri Lanka in the tri-series in Rawalpindi on Thursday. The batsman’s 116-ball 202 also made him the first Englishman to hit a double century in a one-day international. The captain clobbered 10 sixes and 21 fours as England posted a first 400-plus ODI total in Pakistan. He reached 200 in 1...

  9. Daily Times 73% identical

    Harry Brook smashes fastest ODI double century

    Harry Brook made cricket history on Thursday by scoring the fastest double century in One-Day International history. England’s captain struck 202 runs against Sri Lanka as his team reached 429-4 in Rawalpindi. His remarkable innings also made him the first English batter to score an ODI double century. Brook reached 200 in just 114 balls, […]

  10. Geo News 75% identical

    Harry Brook's 202 sets new record for highest ODI score in Pakistan

    England's captain Harry Brook celebrates after scoring a century during the one-day international tri-series cricket match between England and Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on October 22, 2026. — PCBEngland captain Harry Brook delivered a breathtaking...

  11. Business Recorder 80% identical

    Brook scores fastest double century in ODI history in rampant England's 429-4

    RAWALPINDI: An inspired Harry Brook scored the fastest double hundred in ODI history as England piled up 429-4 against Sri Lanka in the tri-series in Rawalpindi on Thursday. The batsman’s 116-ball 202 also made him the first Englishman to hit a double century in a one-day international. The captain clobbered 10 sixes and 21 fours as England posted a first 400-plus ODI total in Pakistan. He reac...

  12. ARY News (English) 71% identical

    Brook hits record double ton in rampant England’s 429-4

    The batsman's 116-ball 202 also made him the first Englishman to hit a double century in a one-day international.

  13. Daily Pakistan (English) 82% identical

    Harry Brook smashes double century as England post 429 against Sri Lanka

    RAWALPINDI – England set Sri Lanka a mammoth target of 430 runs in the third match of the tri-nation series being played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. After winning the toss, Sri Lanka elected to field first. However, England capitalised on the opportunity, scoring 429 for four in their allotted 50 overs. England captain Harry Brook […]

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