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Sri Lanka Pull Off Unforgettable Win Over England
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In Short: In a stunning turn of events, Sri Lanka managed to chase down England's mammoth total of 429-4, scoring 430-8 to win by two wickets in a dramatic one-day international (ODI) match in Rawalpindi.
In a stunning turn of events, Sri Lanka managed to chase down England's mammoth total of 429-4, scoring 430-8 to win by two wickets in a dramatic one-day international (ODI) match in Rawalpindi.
England's Harry Brook set a new record with a blistering 202 off 116 balls, the fastest double century in ODI history, but it was not enough to secure victory.
Brook's innings included 10 sixes and 21 fours, propelling England to their first 400-plus ODI total in Pakistan.
However, Sri Lanka's Pavan Rathnayake and Avishka Fernando provided a powerful response, putting on 166 for the third wicket.
Rathnayake scored 130, while Shanaka and Fernando both made 97, with Shanaka and Rathnayake combining for a rapid 133-run stand off just 79 balls.
Janith Liyanage then led Sri Lanka over the line with a blistering 61 not out off 27 balls, smashing a six off the penultimate ball.
Despite losing two wickets to Josh Tongue in the final over, Liyanage kept his cool to achieve an astonishing victory.
England's Joe Root also contributed with a 66-ball 69, becoming the first England batter to complete 8,000 runs in his 197th ODI.
Sri Lanka's chase was a testament to their resilience, as they overcame early wickets and maintained a high run rate throughout.
The victory marks the second-highest successful run chase in ODI history, showcasing the team's remarkable comeback.
What this adds
Harry Brook's record-breaking innings was put in the shade by Sri Lanka's determined chase.
Sri Lanka's victory is a significant achievement in the tri-series, demonstrating their competitive spirit against top teams.
Background
Harry Brook made history on Wednesday, becoming the first England batter to score a double century in a one-day international (ODI) with a sensational 202 against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi.
What's confirmed
- Brook was joined in the fireworks by Joe Root, who scored a 66-ball 69 and became the first England batter to complete 8,000 runs, in his 197th one-day international.
- Brook clobbered 10 sixes and 21 fours as England posted a first 400-plus ODI total in Pakistan.
- A word from KP on his return! 💬 pic.twitter.com/p7fRSPmeHF “I am immensely proud to have been asked to help this team on their journey to win a World Cup in South Africa,” Pietersen said.
What's still developing
- The England captain hit the fastest-ever ODI double hundred, making 202 off 116 balls to propel his team to a mammoth 429-4 after they were put in to bat.
- By David Charlesworth, Press Association Cricket Reporter, Rawalpindi Harry Brook’s record-breaking 202 was put in the shade as Sri Lanka pulled off an unforgettable heist to leave England on the brink in the tri-series in Pakistan.
- The match will start at 2:00 PM IST, with India looking to make the most of their home advantage.
- “I always say I want to make match-winning contributions and have a match-winning impact,” Brook said.
- ‘The England captain will take a well earned drink and a shower, but not before he gets a pat on the back from every single member of England’s touring side,’ Mark Butcher said on Sky Sports.
- Brook cleared the rope off the Sri Lankan seamers with ease, and Eshan Malinga went for 91 runs in his 10 overs.
- None of the trio were there at the close, as England suddenly found themselves back in it.
- England, champions on home soil in 2019 before being dumped out in round one in India four years later, begin their campaign against Bangladesh in Windhoek, Namibia on October 8, while they then face Sri Lanka at the same venue on October 13.
- England have added former Ashes-winning star Kevin Pietersen to their white-ball coaching setup as the team begins preparations for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.
- New Delhi, September 7: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has taken on a new role with the national side, joining the white-ball setup as a "specialist mentor" as England begin preparations for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2027.
- Pietersen will join Brendon McCullum's coaching setup as England begin their preparations for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe.
- Twelve years after being told his England career was over, Kevin Pietersen is walking back into the dressing room.