In one of the most thrilling One-Day International encounters in cricket history, Sri Lanka pulled off a monumental 430-run chase against England in Rawalpindi on October 23, 2026, winning by two wickets on the penultimate delivery of the match. Sri Lanka's record run-chase completely overshadowed a masterclass performance by England’s Harry Brook, who earlier blasted the fastest double-century in ODI history, scoring an astonishing 202 runs off 112 balls to propel England to a massive total of 429/4. Facing an almost impossible target, Sri Lanka's middle order mounted an aggressive counter-attack led by Janith Liyanage, who held his composure to hit a match-winning six off the final over to seal the second-highest successful run chase in ODI history. Despite being on the losing side, Brook made history by joining an elite tier of global batters to have scored a Test triple-century, an ODI double-century, and a T20I century. Cricket pundits, international commentators, and fans worldwide lauded both teams for an unforgettable display of modern power-hitting, celebrating a match that shattered multiple batting records and redefined the boundaries of 50-over cricket.

Unprecedented Batting Masterclass Leads Sri Lanka to Thrilling Win

In an extraordinary high-scoring thriller at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium during the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026, Sri Lanka pulled off the second-highest successful run chase in ODI history, chasing down 430 runs to stun England by two wickets.

The match witnessed a aggregate of 859 runs and a flurry of individual records, anchored initially by England skipper Harry Brook's astonishing double hundred. However, a collective counter-offensive led by Pavan Rathnayake (130), Dasun Shanaka (97), Avishka Fernando (97), and a cool-headed finish by Janith Liyanage saw Sri Lanka seal a dramatic victory on the penultimate ball.

Overview: Key Match Specifications & Highest Successful ODI Chases

Match / Record ParameterOfficial Performance Statistics & Historical Context
Tournament & VenuePakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 (Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium)
First Innings ScoreEngland 429/4 (50 Overs) (Led by Harry Brook 202 off 116)
Second Innings ScoreSri Lanka 430/8 (49.5 Overs) (Won by 2 wickets)
Brook's Record MilestoneFastest ODI 200 in History (Reached in 114 balls; 21x4, 10x6)
Top Performers (Sri Lanka)Pavan Rathnayake (130), Dasun Shanaka (97), Avishka Fernando (97)
All-Time ODI Chase Rank#2 Highest Ever (Behind South Africa's 438/9 vs Australia in 2006)

Brook Rewrites History Books with Blistering Double Ton

Opting to bat first, England built momentum behind Tom Banton's 50 and Joe Root's 69 before captain Harry Brook launched a relentless attack. Reaching his initial 50 off 42 balls, Brook exploded in the latter half of the innings, racing from 13 off 24 balls to complete a 114-ball double century—breaking the world record for the fastest double ton in men's ODI cricket.

Match Progression & Chase Pipeline: ---------------------------------- England 429/4 (Brook 202) ──> Sri Lanka Early Stumble (24/2) ──> Fernando (97) & Rathnayake (130) Recovery ──> Shanaka Counter-Attack (97 off 50) ──> Liyanage Winning Six (49.5 Overs)

Supported by Will Jacks’ quickfire 66 off 30 deliveries, England plundered 156 runs in the final 10 overs to finish on a staggering 429/4. Brook became the first English batsman to notch an ODI double-century and joined Chris Gayle as the only players with a Test 300, ODI 200, and T20I 100.

"It was a nice innings, but being on the losing side, it has no value whatsoever in my eyes. Sri Lanka played exceptional cricket to knock off 400-plus." — Harry Brook, England Captain

Sri Lanka's Courageous Counter-Strike and Penultimate-Ball Victory

Faced with a 430-run mountain, Sri Lanka stumbled early to 24/2 before Avishka Fernando (97 off 83) and Pavan Rathnayake (130 off 106) constructed a crucial 150-run partnership. Former captain Dasun Shanaka then took charge, blitzing 97 off just 50 balls with eight sixes to keep the required run rate under control.

Despite a late collapse in the final overs where Josh Tongue picked up two quick wickets, Janith Liyanage held his nerve. Needing eight off the final over, Liyanage smashed a towering six off the penultimate ball (49.5) to seal a unforgettable two-wicket victory.

"Everyone believed we could do it. In team meetings, we talk about showing character and proving we can chase down any score. I'm very proud of how the boys fought till the last ball." — Kusal Mendis, Sri Lanka Captain