PAK vs ENG: Harry Brook Scores Historic Triple Century Against Pakistan in 1st Test
Harry Brook has scored a triple century against Pakistan.
Harry Brook made headlines on Thursday, October 10, by delivering a historic triple century during the first Test match against Pakistan in Multan. In what will be remembered as a sensational innings, Brook scored his 300 runs off just 310 balls, making it the second-fastest triple century in Test history. His remarkable knock included 28 fours and three sixes, ensuring a tough day for the Pakistan bowlers.
Brook’s achievement saw him surpass Australia’s Matthew Hayden, who reached a triple century in 362 balls against Zimbabwe in 2003. This incredible milestone also made Brook the first active English cricketer to achieve a triple century in Test cricket.
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Harry Brook’s triple century comes four years after the last one in Test cricket, which was David Warner’s 335 against Pakistan in 2019. The 25-year-old reached the 300-mark with a boundary off Pakistan’s Saim Ayub, securing his place as the 6th English batter to achieve a triple hundred in the format.
Fastest Triple Centuries in Test History
- 278 balls – Virender Sehwag (India vs South Africa) in Chennai, 2008
- 310 balls – Harry Brook (England vs Pakistan) in Multan, 2024
- 362 balls – Matthew Hayden (Australia vs Zimbabwe) in Perth, 2004
- 364 balls – Virender Sehwag (India vs Pakistan) in Multan, 2004
