England were batting aggressively after Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first. The visitors raced past 350 runs for the loss of three wickets, with Brook leading the charge through a spectacular innings.
Brook struck 163 runs off 101 balls, combining powerful hitting with an impressive range of strokes to put Sri Lanka’s bowling attack under sustained pressure. Joe Root also made a valuable contribution, scoring 69 runs and becoming the first English batter to reach 8,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Tom Banton provided a solid start with a half-century, while Will Jacks added quick runs in the closing stages.
Sri Lanka struggled to contain England’s scoring rate despite winning the toss and opting to bowl. England’s powerful batting display put them in a strong position to post a formidable total.
Both teams had completed intensive practice sessions at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium ahead of the match, focusing on batting, bowling and fielding preparations.
The match is part of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, featuring Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka. In their previous outing, Pakistan defeated England by 87 runs, securing their second consecutive victory in the tournament.
England will be looking to recover from that defeat, while Sri Lanka aim to challenge the hosts and visitors as the competition progresses.
