Shameful! Harry Brook single-handedly paced Pakistan, brilliant century in T20 World Cup, PAK lost
- England’s Harry Brook blew Pakistan away
- Scored a century while accepting the challenge of 165 runs
- Pakistan lost thanks to Harry Brook’s century
England’s youth star and captain Harry Brooke T20 World Cup A memorable innings against Pakistan in the Super 8 proved his batting prowess. After being promoted to number three, Brooke not only won the match for England in a chase of 165, but his T-20 He also scored his first century in his international career. Harry Brook’s captaincy saw England beat Pakistan in the semi-finals at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
England became the first team to reach the semi-finals of the ongoing World Cup. Harry Brook’s century was the first century by a captain in T20 World Cup history. It was also his first T20 International century. Chasing Pakistan’s target of 165 runs, England got off to a disappointing start. Shaheen bowled three overs and took three wickets in the Powerplay. However, Harry Brook then formed a partnership with Sam Curran to lay the foundation for the team’s victory. Sam Curran was dismissed for 16 runs. Skipper Brook saved England’s innings with Will Jacks at the crease. Brook completed his century in 50 balls. However, he was dismissed on the very next ball after completing his century. But by then he had done his job.
PAK vs ENG Live Score: Pakistan sets target of 165 against England, Sahibzada Farhan knocks 63
A century in 50 balls
Harry Brook completed his century in just 50 balls in this match. While all the England batsmen were struggling to keep up with the Pakistani bowlers, Brook single-handedly destroyed the Pakistani bowling. His innings included 10 fours and four sixes. Brook caught every Pakistani bowler while chasing runs.
Third fastest century in T20 World Cup
Harry Brook has scored the third fastest century in T20 World Cup by balls played. Only Chris Gayle, who scored a 47-ball century in 2016, has surpassed him. In 2007, he scored a century in just 50 balls. Moreover, Brendon McCullum has also scored a century in 51 balls.
Fastest T20 World Cup Century (By Ball)
- 47 balls – Chris Gayle v England, Wankhede, 2016
- 50 balls – Chris Gayle v South Africa, Johannesburg, 2007
- 50 balls – Harry Brook v Pakistan, Palekele, 2026
- 51 balls – Brendon McCullum v Bangladesh, Palekele, 2012
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