SPORTS · 2026-10-23
England’s 430 Wasn’t Enough… Sri Lanka Pull Off ODI Comeback Win After Harry Brook’s 202
Harry Brook scored England’s first-ever individual ODI double century and lifted his side to 429, but Sri Lanka chased down 430 to win. Here’s a breakdown of the unbelievable chase and the records set in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
England piled up 429 runs in 50 overs. In most matches, that would be a score good enough to expect victory, but it was still not enough in their One Day International against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. Sri Lanka chased down 430 in 49.5 overs with eight wickets down to pull off a remarkable comeback. According to BBC Sport, it is the second-highest successful chase in ODI history.
Brook’s 202, but England still couldn’t smile
England captain Harry Brook made 202 off 116 balls. It was the first time an England batter had ever reached 200 in an ODI. Brook also set a new ODI record for the fastest double century, bringing up his double ton in just 114 balls. Thanks to his 21 fours and 10 sixes, England posted a huge total of 429 for 4.
Joe Root added 69, while Will Jacks chipped in with an unbeaten 66. England scored 156 runs in the last 10 overs alone. With Brook’s record-breaking hitting and England’s massive total, the game seemed all but decided — but Sri Lanka kept going even after slipping to 24 for 2 early on.
Ratnayake and Shanka lead Sri Lanka’s chase
Pavan Ratnayake scored 130, while Avishka Fernando and Dasun Shanka also contributed 97 each. Sri Lanka stayed close to the required run rate throughout the innings, and even heading into the final 10 overs, they still needed 109 runs. Even after Ratnayake and Shanka were dismissed, the chase kept its momentum.
Drama unfolded in the final over. England’s Josh Tongue tightened things up by taking two wickets in quick succession, but with six needed off the last two balls, Janith Liyanage cleared the boundary to seal the winning six. Liyanage was also the bowler Brook faced when he brought up his 200.
A match that can’t be explained by runs alone
The two teams combined for 859 runs. BBC reported that this is the second-highest aggregate in men’s ODI cricket, and that the 123 fours and sixes hit in the match are also an ODI record. That is as much a reason as Brook’s personal milestone for why this game will be remembered as historic.
There is also the question of why England could not defend 430. According to reports, England’s bowling was unable to contain Sri Lanka’s scoring later in the match. Sam Curran conceded 103 runs in his nine overs, and England were without Jofra Archer, who was rested, while Adil Rashid was also left out for tactical reasons.
Brook said he was disappointed that England could not defend the total, but also praised Sri Lanka for playing exceptionally well. In the end, this result showed that record-breaking batting does not automatically guarantee victory. England are left to reflect on what went wrong with the ball and in the field, while Sri Lanka can celebrate an impressive win that came from chasing down an enormous target to the very end.
Brook’s 202, but England still couldn’t smile
England captain Harry Brook made 202 off 116 balls. It was the first time an England batter had ever reached 200 in an ODI. Brook also set a new ODI record for the fastest double century, bringing up his double ton in just 114 balls. Thanks to his 21 fours and 10 sixes, England posted a huge total of 429 for 4.
Joe Root added 69, while Will Jacks chipped in with an unbeaten 66. England scored 156 runs in the last 10 overs alone. With Brook’s record-breaking hitting and England’s massive total, the game seemed all but decided — but Sri Lanka kept going even after slipping to 24 for 2 early on.
Ratnayake and Shanka lead Sri Lanka’s chase
Pavan Ratnayake scored 130, while Avishka Fernando and Dasun Shanka also contributed 97 each. Sri Lanka stayed close to the required run rate throughout the innings, and even heading into the final 10 overs, they still needed 109 runs. Even after Ratnayake and Shanka were dismissed, the chase kept its momentum.
Drama unfolded in the final over. England’s Josh Tongue tightened things up by taking two wickets in quick succession, but with six needed off the last two balls, Janith Liyanage cleared the boundary to seal the winning six. Liyanage was also the bowler Brook faced when he brought up his 200.
A match that can’t be explained by runs alone
The two teams combined for 859 runs. BBC reported that this is the second-highest aggregate in men’s ODI cricket, and that the 123 fours and sixes hit in the match are also an ODI record. That is as much a reason as Brook’s personal milestone for why this game will be remembered as historic.
There is also the question of why England could not defend 430. According to reports, England’s bowling was unable to contain Sri Lanka’s scoring later in the match. Sam Curran conceded 103 runs in his nine overs, and England were without Jofra Archer, who was rested, while Adil Rashid was also left out for tactical reasons.
Brook said he was disappointed that England could not defend the total, but also praised Sri Lanka for playing exceptionally well. In the end, this result showed that record-breaking batting does not automatically guarantee victory. England are left to reflect on what went wrong with the ball and in the field, while Sri Lanka can celebrate an impressive win that came from chasing down an enormous target to the very end.
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