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How rare is Brook's losing 200?
Harry Brook's 202 not only set a new record for England's highest ODI score but also made him the first player to achieve a double century in a losing effort. This highlights the rarity of such a massive individual contribution failing to secure victory, even in a high-scoring game like this one.
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