ON the fourth day of the first Test match between England and Pakistan in Multan, Harry Brook created history by becoming one of just a few English cricketers to score a triple century.
His 317 was the second-fastest triple hundred in Test cricket history, coming off of just over 322 balls.
Brook’s extraordinary knock, part of a record 454-run partnership with Joe Root, helped propel England to an astonishing 823 for seven, putting them in a commanding position against a beleaguered Pakistan bowling attack.
This meant that England had taken a lead of 267, which was hardly imaginable given that Pakistan had scored 556 in their opening innings.
It is only the second time in history that six bowlers have conceded more than 100 in test match cricket.
Brook’s innings was a masterclass in aggressive yet controlled batting, embodying England’s bold “Bazball” philosophy.
His triple century featured a blend of powerful strokes and patient accumulation, including numerous boundaries and calculated singles, allowing him to bring up his career-best score in style.
In reaching 317, Brook joined an illustrious group of English cricketers who have achieved this rare feat.
The first Englishman to score a triple hundred was Sir Andy Sandham, who set the record in 1930.
following in his footsteps are legends like Graham Gooch, who scored 333 against India in 1990, and Wally Hammond, who famously hit 336 not out against New Zealand in 1933.
Brook’s performance now ranks among the finest in English cricket, placing him alongside these greats.
At just 25 years old, Brook’s triple century underscores his potential to become one of England’s greatest modern Test batsmen.
His incredible form, particularly against Pakistan, where he now averages over 100, highlights his rising dominance on the international stage.
With the opening of Pakistan’s second innings, Chris Woakes removed Abdullah Shafique’s off stump despite the onslaught of runs on the flat pitch in Multan.
England dominated, while Pakistan looked vulnerable. After tea, the hosts crumbled, falling to a humiliating 152-6, still 115 runs shy of forcing England to bat again.
Never before has a team scored so many runs in the first innings of a Test, only to lose by an innings.
