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Harry Brook Hits 202 but England Lose to Sri Lanka

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Harry Brook smashed England's first one-day international double century, a record 202 from 116 balls, but Sri Lanka still won in Rawalpindi. England posted 429-4, yet Sri Lanka chased 430 with one ball to spare, the second-highest successful chase in ODI history. Janith Liyanage hit the winning six. Brook became the first player to score an ODI double hundred and finish on the losing side.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 October 2026 at 6:03

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