England’s Harry Brook blasted a blistering 202 off 116 to become the first Englishman with an ODI double‑century, breaking Shubman Gill’s 117‑ball record. Yet the record was all the more painful when Brook was caught by Sahan Arachchige from Janith Liyanage on the last ball of England’s 430‑4 tally.
Sri Lanka stared down a daunting 430‑run target. Pavan Rathnayake led the charge with a 130 off 106, while Avishka Fernando and Dasun Shanaka fell just shy of the century mark. The chase tightened in the final overs – Sri Lanka needed six from the last two deliveries when Liyanage hit Josh Tongue for a six over long‑off, sealing a two‑wicket victory with a single ball to spare.
Brook, in a post‑match interview, admitted the record didn’t matter when the match was lost. “I thought we were in a good position but it doesn’t even count,” he said. He praised Sri Lanka’s execution, noting England’s bowling plans fell apart.
With the loss, England sit at the bottom of the standings after two defeats. The team now faces two more games to keep the dream of a Lahore final alive – a tight schedule and a heavy reliance on a turnaround in form.
The next fixture pits England against Pakistan, a battle that could either salvage or end their tri‑series hopes.