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Sri Lanka chase 430 to beat England after Brook's record double-century
Sri Lanka chased down 430 to beat England by two wickets in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, in a one-day international on Thursday.
England captain Harry Brook scored 202, the first double-century by an England batter in an ODI and the fastest in the format.
His record score was not enough to secure victory as Sri Lanka recovered from losing two early wickets.
Pavan Rathnayake scored 130, while Avishka Fernando and Dasun Shanaka each made 97 to keep the chase alive.
Janith Liyanage finished unbeaten on 61 and hit a six in the closing moments to seal the win.
The chase was the second-highest successful run chase in ODI history and Sri Lanka's highest.
England have lost both tri-series matches and need to regroup before facing Pakistan on Sunday, with a place in next weekend's final at stake.
Sri Lanka chased England’s 429 for four to win by two wickets in an ODI tri-series match in Rawalpindi.
The chase was the second-highest successful run chase in ODI cricket and Sri Lanka’s highest.
Harry Brook scored 202 off 116 balls as England set the target.
Pavan Rathnayake made 130, while Avishka Fernando and Dasun Shanaka each scored 97 for Sri Lanka.
Janith Liyanage hit a six off the penultimate delivery to seal the win with one ball remaining.
- Who
- Sri Lanka beat England.
- What
- Sri Lanka chased 430 to win by two wickets.
- When
- Thursday, October 22, 2026.
- Where
- Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
- Why
- Not stated.
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England scored 429 for four, led by Harry Brook’s 202.
Sri Lanka recovered from 24 for two, with major contributions from Pavan Rathnayake, Avishka Fernando and Dasun Shanaka.
Josh Tongue took two wickets in consecutive deliveries, leaving Sri Lanka needing seven runs from the final three balls.
Janith Liyanage hit a six to complete Sri Lanka’s two-wicket win with one ball remaining.
- England total
- 429 for four
- Sri Lanka result
- Won by two wickets, with one ball remaining
- Harry Brook
- 202 off 116 balls
- Pavan Rathnayake
- 130 off 106 balls
- Janith Liyanage
- Unbeaten 61 off 21 balls
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