England captain Harry Brook delivered a stunning performance against Sri Lanka in the third match of the tri-nation series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. His remarkable double century helped England post a massive total of 429 for four in 50 overs.
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first. However, England’s batters took advantage of the conditions and put the bowling attack under significant pressure. Their impressive batting display set Sri Lanka a challenging target of 430 runs. Harry Brook led England’s innings with an outstanding 202 runs off just 116 balls. His double century gave England the momentum needed to build a commanding total. The captain’s performance stood out as the highlight of the match.
Joe Root also made a valuable contribution, scoring 69 runs. Tom Banton added 50 runs to strengthen England’s position. Ben Duckett contributed 29 runs before leaving the crease, while Will Jacks remained unbeaten on 66. England maintained their scoring pace throughout the innings. Their combined efforts helped the team reach 429 runs without losing control of the game. The total placed considerable pressure on Sri Lanka ahead of their run chase.
For Sri Lanka, Dunith Wellalage was the leading wicket-taker, claiming two wickets. Asitha Fernando and Janith Liyanage picked up one wicket each. However, their bowling efforts could not prevent England from posting a formidable score. Sri Lanka made one change to their playing XI for the match. Dunith Wellalage came into the side in place of Sanchitha Colombage.
Meanwhile, Pakistan have maintained an unbeaten record in the tri-nation series so far. They defeated Sri Lanka by 37 runs in the opening match. Pakistan then secured an 87-run victory over England in their second game. England’s strong batting performance has now set up a demanding challenge for Sri Lanka. The team will need a significant contribution from its batters to reach the target of 430 runs.
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Harry Brook’s double century has become the central talking point of England’s innings. His aggressive approach, supported by useful contributions from his teammates, helped England establish a commanding position in the contest.
