• England star Harry Brook stole the show with an extraordinary performance in the opening Test against Pakistan in Multan

  • Brook smashed his maiden triple hundred in the longest format of the game.

PAK vs ENG: Fans erupt as Harry Brook hits a dazzling triple century in the first Test
Harry Brook slams his maiden triple century (Image Source: X)

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England‘s rising star Harry Brook stole the show with an extraordinary performance in the opening Test against Pakistan in Multan. The talented batter, who had already impressed with a double century, went on to make his first-ever triple hundred in the longest format of the game. Brook’s incredible knock demonstrated his class and cemented his place as one of the most promising cricketers in the international arena.

Harry Brook enters England’s elite triple-century club

Brook reached the landmark during the 144th over of England’s first innings, hitting a boundary to bring up his historic triple century. This achievement made him only the sixth English batter to reach a triple ton in Test cricket. Even more impressive, Brook accomplished the milestone in just 310 balls, placing him second on the list of fastest triple centuries in Test history, with only Virender Sehwag’s 278-ball effort ahead of him.

With his 317* against Pakistan, Brook joined an exclusive group of England players who have scored triple centuries in Test matches. His incredible knock is now part of a storied tradition, following in the footsteps of legends like Leonard Hutton and Graham Gooch.

Triple hundred for England in Tests

  • 364 – Leonard Hutton vs Australia, The Oval, 1938
  • 336* – Wally Hammond vs New Zealand, Auckland, 1933
  • 333 – Graham Gooch vs India, Lord’s, 1990
  • 325 – Andy Sandham vs West Indies, Kingston, 1930
  • 310* – John Edrich vs New Zealand, Leeds, 1965
  • 317 – Harry Brook vs Pakistan, Multan, 2024*

Fastest triple hundreds (by balls faced)

  • 278 – Virender Sehwag vs South Africa, Chennai, 2008
  • 310 – Harry Brook vs Pakistan, Multan, 2024*
  • 362 – Matthew Hayden vs Zimbabwe, Perth, 2003
  • 364 – Virender Sehwag vs Pakistan, Multan, 2004

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Fans go wild at Brook’s sensational knock

Brook’s monumental innings set social media on fire, with fans and cricket enthusiasts praising the young batter for his sensational knock. His blistering triple century quickly became a trending topic, with fans expressing their awe at his talent and speed.

Here is how fans reacted:

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