Harry Brook created history in the T20 World Cup, became the first captain in the world to score a century, gave a crushing defeat to Pakistan.

News India Live, Digital Desk: The night of 24 February 2026 on the grounds of Pallekele was recorded in the pages of history. England’s young captain Harry Brook did what no captain in the cricket world could do till date in the Super-8 match against Pakistan. While playing a captaincy innings, Brook not only scored his first T20I century, but also gave England a semi-final ticket. Harry Brook’s ‘historic’ recordHarry Brook has now become the first captain in the world to score a century in the history of T20 World Cup. Previous record: Earlier, the highest score by a captain was in the name of Chris Gayle (98 runs vs India, 2010). Brook ended this 16-year-old drought by playing an inning of 100 runs. Third Englishman: Brook is the third player for England to score a century in the T20 World Cup (after Alex Hales and Jos Buttler). Match status: Single-handedly defeated Pakistan. Batting first, Pakistan had made a respectable score of 164/9. In reply, England had a very bad start: Shaheen’s havoc: Shaheen Shah Afridi dismissed Phil Salt on the very first ball of the match and then sent Jos Buttler to the pavilion cheaply. Brook’s promotion: Brook himself came to bat at number 3 in this match, struggling with poor form. Stormy innings: He completed his century in just 50 balls, which included 10 fours and 4 skyscraper sixes. Victory and Qualification: Thanks to this inning of Brook, England secured their place in the semi-finals by winning the match by 2 wickets. Fastest century of T20 World Cup (on the basis of balls) Players Team Balls Opponent team Year Chris Galvest Indies 47 England 2016 Chris Galvest Indies 50 South Africa 2007 Harry Brook England 50 Pakistan 2026 Brendon McCullumNew Zealand51Bangladesh2012Brook’s statement after the match “For me, the team’s victory is the most important thing. Batting at number 3 was a challenge, but I wanted to go to the crease and prove myself. This century is special because it has taken us to the semi-finals.”