Sri Lanka Achieves Second-Highest ODI Run Chase, Overshadowing Harry Brook's Record Double Century
Sri Lanka successfully chased a target of 430 runs against England in a One-Day International (ODI) match in Rawalpindi, marking the second-highest run chase in ODI history. This victory overshadowed England's Harry Brook's record-breaking 202 runs, the fastest double century in ODI history and the first by an England batter.
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In an exciting One-Day International (ODI) cricket match held in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on October 22, 2026, Sri Lanka achieved a remarkable victory by successfully chasing a target of 430 runs against England. This chase is now recorded as the second-highest successful run chase in the history of ODIs.
England had set a formidable total of 429 runs for four wickets. A significant part of this score came from Harry Brook, who scored an impressive 202 runs. His double century was the first ever by an England batter in ODIs and was also the fastest in the format's history, reaching 200 runs in just 114 balls. This broke the previous record held by India's Shubman Gill.
Despite Brook's historic performance, Sri Lanka managed to win the match. Their chase was led by strong batting from Pavan Rathnayake, who scored 130 runs. Avishka Fernando and Dasun Shanaka also made significant contributions, each scoring 97 runs. Janith Liyanage secured the victory for Sri Lanka by hitting a six off the second-to-last ball of the final over.
The match ended with Sri Lanka winning by two wickets with one ball to spare, completing a historic run chase. England's captain, Kusal Mendis, expressed his team's confidence in their ability to chase such a high score, while Harry Brook acknowledged that his record-breaking innings felt less important because his team lost.
Knowledge Vault
One-Day International (ODI) Cricket
One-Day International (ODI) cricket is a format of the sport where two teams play a single innings each, limited to a fixed number of overs, usually 50. The team batting first sets a target score, and the team batting second tries to score more runs than the target to win the match. ODIs are known for their fast-paced action and strategic play.
Run Chase in Cricket
In cricket, a 'run chase' refers to the second innings of a match where the team batting second attempts to score more runs than the total set by the first team. A successful run chase means the second team reaches or surpasses the target score, winning the match. High run chases, like the one by Sri Lanka, are considered remarkable achievements.
Batting Records in Cricket
Cricket records track various achievements by players and teams, such as the highest individual score, fastest century or double century, and most runs in a career. These records highlight exceptional performances and are often celebrated in the sport. Harry Brook's fastest double century is an example of a significant batting record.
Check your understanding
- What record did Harry Brook achieve in the match?
- The fastest century in ODI history
- The first triple century by an England batter
- The fastest double century in ODI history
- The most sixes hit in an ODI match
- Which team won the match?
- England
- Sri Lanka
- Pakistan
- West Indies
- What is a One-Day International (ODI) in cricket?
- A match played over five days
- A match where each team bats for a fixed number of overs, usually 50
- A match played with only one batter per team
- A match that always ends in a tie