Harry Brook produced a breathtaking display of aggressive batting as England took control of their T20 International series against Sri Lanka, with the English batsman hammering a 42-ball century in the opening match.
A Blistering Display
Brook’s remarkable innings ranks among the fastest hundreds ever struck by an English player in T20 International cricket. The joint-second fastest century by an Englishman in the format underscored the batsman’s explosive approach at the crease and his willingness to attack from the opening stages of the match.
The first T20 International of the series saw Brook translate his reputation for dynamic batting into a match-defining performance, setting the tone for England’s aggressive approach throughout the encounter.