Harry Brook Hit Century Against Pakistan In ICC T20 World Cup 2026: The match between England and Pakistan in the Super-8 of ICC T20 World Cup 2026 took place last night i.e. on 24th February. This match was played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. In this match, England captain Harry Brook proved his batting prowess by playing a memorable innings. Captain Brook, who came to bat at number 3 for the England team to chase the target of 165 runs given by Pakistan, not only won the match but also scored the first century of his T20 International career.
Harry Brook scored a century in just 50 balls
Harry Brook had completed his century against Pakistan in just 50 balls. While all the batsmen of England were seen in trouble in front of the bowlers of Pakistan, Brook single-handedly criticized the Pakistani bowling. His innings of 100 runs included 10 fours and 4 sixes.
Brook scored the third fastest century in the least number of balls in the T20 World Cup.
In the history of T20 World Cup, Harry Brook has scored the third fastest century in terms of balls. Above him is only West Indies’ explosive batsman Chris Gayle, who scored a century on 47 balls in 2016, whereas in 2007 he scored a century on 50 balls only. Apart from this, former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has also scored a century in 51 balls.
Fastest century in the history of T20 World Cup
- 47 balls- Chris Gayle vs England, Wankhede, 2016
- 50 balls- Chris Gayle vs South Africa, Johannesburg, 2007
- 50 balls- Harry Brook vs Pakistan, Pallekele, 2026
- 51 balls- Brendon McCullum vs Bangladesh, Pallekele, 2012
Captain’s biggest innings in the history of T20 World Cup
Harry Brook has made the record of the captain playing the biggest innings in the T20 World Cup by scoring a century against Pakistan. Brook has become the first captain in the history of this tournament to score a century.
Captain’s highest individual score in the history of T20 World Cup
- 100 – Harry Brook vs Pakistan, Pallekele, 2026
- 98 – Chris Gayle vs India, Bridgetown, 2010
- 94* – Lorcan Tucker vs Oman, Colombo SSC, 2026
- 92 – Rohit Sharma vs Australia, Bridgetown, 2024
