Sri Lanka Chase 430 to Beat England Despite Brook's 202

Sri Lanka completes the second-highest successful ODI run chase ever, beating England in Rawalpindi despite a record-breaking 202 from Harry Brook.

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In an exciting ODI Tri-Series match at Rawalpindi on Thursday, Sri Lanka defeated England by successfully chasing down a huge score of 430 runs, creating one of the most amazing performances in cricket history. A remarkable double-century by England captain Harry Brook was overshadowed by Sri Lanka's thrilling two-wicket win with just one ball remaining in the record-breaking match.

When England was sent in to bat, they achieved their fourth-highest ODI total in history with a massive 429 for 4 in the 50 overs. Harry Brook, the captain, dominated the entire innings with a masterful display of creative boundary striking. With 21 fours and 10 sixes, Brook scored an incredible 202 runs off only 116 balls. Joe Root (69) and Will Jacks (66*) offered strong assistance. Brook surpassed the record for the fastest double-hundred in ODI history, beating Shubman Gill of India, who scored his double-century in just 114 balls. He also became the first ever batsman in ODIs to score double century in losing cause. Sri Lanka's bowlers lost runs except Dunith Wellalage, who finished with impressive statistics of 2 for 56.

Sri Lanka's early collapse to 24 for two was a terrible start of their run chase. But Pavan Rathnayake and Avishka Fernando's incredible 166-run partnership was the game's turning point. With a stunning 130 from 87 balls, Rathnayake led the innings scoring. Former captain Dasun Shanaka continued the relentless attack, hitting an equally damaging 97 off only 45 balls, including eight enormous sixes, while Fernando missed out on a century after falling for 97. Sam Curran, who gave up a record-breaking 2 for 103 from his nine overs, was the main target of Shanaka's methodical attacks on England's bowling lineup.

The game took yet another dramatic turn when Josh Tongue bowled the last over and eight runs were needed. Tongue left Sri Lanka eight wickets down after clean-bowling Dunith Wellalage and Eshan Malinga with consecutive deliveries. To seal the winning runs and end undefeated at 61, Janith Liyanage maintained his composure and hit a huge six down the ground on the ball before last ball.

Nearly short of South Africa's historic 438-run chase against Australia in 2006, the game ended as the second-highest successful run chase in men's ODI history. With 93 fours and 552 total runs in boundaries between the two teams, the game also set a world record for boundary scoring. With this loss England has registered their second loss in a row in the tri-series.

FAQ:

Q: Who won the match between England and Sri Lanka?
A: Sri Lanka won the match by two wickets in a historic, record-breaking finish.

Q: What historic team record did Sri Lanka set?
A: Sri Lanka pulled off the second-highest successful run chase in men's ODI history by tracking down 430 runs.

Q: What was Harry Brook's record-breaking achievement?
A: The England captain smashed the fastest double-century in ODI history, scoring 202 runs off 116 balls.

Q: What was England's final total in the match?
A: England posted a massive first-innings total of 429 for four in their 50 overs.

Q: Which unwanted record did Sam Curran break?
A: The England all-rounder broke his own record for the most runs conceded in an ODI by an England bowler, giving up 2 for 103.