Harry Brook produced one of the most explosive innings in England ODI history with a record-setting performance against Sri Lanka.
England’s batting arrived in emphatic fashion in the third ODI against Sri Lanka as Harry Brook and Joe Root combined to drive the total to 357 for 3.
Brook’s late surge turned what looked like a strong score into a historic one, and also allowed England to get the win.
Harry Brook joins exclusive England ODI history
Harry Brook finished unbeaten on 136 from 66 balls at a strike rate of 206.06, becoming just the third England player in ODI history to score a century while striking at 200 or more.
He reached his hundred in 57 balls before accelerating further.
Brook scored 98 of his runs from his final 32 deliveries, hitting nine sixes and 11 fours as Sri Lanka struggled to contain him at the death.
It marked a monumental innings from Brook, who made history in a winning effort for England after a turbulent Ashes series that led to him facing a lot of criticism.
Brook and Joe Root partnership defines England innings
Harry Brook’s assault was built around a dominant partnership with Joe Root, who scored 111 as the pair added 191 runs from 113 balls.
Root controlled the tempo through the middle overs before Brook took over late on, cementing a strong, yet balanced partnership.
The final five overs summed up Brook’s impact, costing Sri Lanka 88 runs and underlining one of England’s most destructive ODI batting displays.
Perhaps this type of performance can benefit England as they prepare for the T20 World Cup in India next month.
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