RAWALPINDI: England captain Harry Brook has said his double century holds little significance because his team failed to win the match, despite posting a massive total of 429 runs against Sri Lanka in the third match of the tri-nation ODI series.
Sri Lanka produced a remarkable batting performance on Thursday, chasing down a target of 430 runs with two wickets remaining and just one ball to spare. The victory stunned England, who had appeared to put themselves in a commanding position after scoring heavily in their first innings.
Batting first, England scored 429 runs for the loss of four wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Captain Harry Brook led the charge with an explosive innings, reaching 202 runs off just 114 deliveries before being dismissed.
Brook’s innings included 21 boundaries and 10 sixes, making it one of the most memorable performances of the match. His rapid double century, however, could not prevent England from suffering a dramatic defeat in a high-scoring contest.
Sri Lanka responded with an outstanding run chase, reaching 430 for eight in the final over. The result was reported as the second-highest successful run chase in men’s ODI cricket history, underlining the scale of Sri Lanka’s achievement.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Brook said he had always believed that scoring a match-winning innings was more important than reaching personal milestones. He added that he could not feel satisfied with his double century when England had ultimately lost the game.
