Harry Brook's Historic 300: Harry Brook has created history on Day 4 of the first Test match between Pakistan and England, as the Yorkshire batter becomes first-ever Englishman to score a triple ton against Pakistan. He attained the feat within 310 balls as the 25-year-old joins a list of elite Englishmen by becoming the sixth batsman from the country to score a triple ton in Tests.
List of English batters with triple tons in Tests:
- Andy Sandham vs West Indies: 325, Kingston in 1930
- Wally Hammond vs New Zealand: 336*, Auckland, 1933
- Len Hutton vs Australia: 364, London, 1938
- John Edrich vs New Zealand: 310*, Leeds, 1965
- Graham Gooch vs India: 333, London, 1990
- Harry Brook vs Pakistan: 317, Multan, 2024
While Harry Brook managed to create history, Joe Root fell short off the mark, as he got dismissed on 262 by Agha Ali Salman via LBW.
Harry Brook also becomes the fifth player ever to score a triple ton vs Pakistan, joining the likes of the following legends:
- Gary Sobers (West Indies): 365*, Kingston, 1958
- David Warner (Australia): 335*, Adelaide, 2019
- Mark Taylor (Australia): 334*, Peshawar, 1998
- Harry Brook (England): 317, Multan, 2024
- Virender Sehwag (India): 309, Multan, 2004
Watch Harry Brook reach his historic 300 with a boundary:
Harry Brook Receives Standing Ovation After Getting Dismissed On 317 | WATCH
Harry Brook got dismissed on the score of 317, and upon his way back to the dugout, he received a standing ovation from the entire staff of England. His knock lasted almost run-a-ball as it included 322 balls with 29 fours and 3 sixes. England declared their innings at 823/7, and Pakistan have a huge task at their disposal.
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