Harry Brook created history in the T20 World Cup, became the first captain in the world to score a century, gave a crushing defeat to Pakistan.

News India Live, Digital Desk: on the plains of Pallekele 24 February 2026 The night was recorded in the pages of history. England youth captain Harry Brook In the Super-8 match against Pakistan, he did what no captain in the cricket world could do till date. Brook, playing a captaincy innings, not only scored his first T20I century, but also gave England a ticket to the semi-finals.

Harry Brook’s ‘historic’ record

harry brooks now The first captain in the world to score a century in the history of T20 World Cup. Have become.

previous record: Highest score by any captain before this chris gayle (98 runs vs India, 2010). Brook ended this 16 year old drought by playing an inning of 100 runs.

Third Englishman: Brook is the third player to score a century in the T20 World Cup for England (after Alex Hales and Jos Buttler).

Match condition: Single-handedly defeated Pakistan

Batting first, Pakistan made a respectable score of 164/9. England had a very poor start in reply:

Shaheen’s havoc: Shaheen Shah Afridi dismissed Phil Salt on the very first ball of the match and then sent Jos Buttler to the pavilion cheaply.

Brooke’s promotion: Brook himself is struggling with bad form in this match. No. 3 But came to bat.

Stormy innings: he merely his century in 50 balls The innings he completed included 10 fours and 4 sky-high sixes.

Wins and Qualification: Thanks to this innings of Brook, England won the match by 2 wickets. semi final I confirmed my place.

Fastest centuries of T20 World Cup (on the basis of balls)

Brook’s statement after the match

“For me, the team’s victory is most important. Batting at No. 3 was a challenge, but I wanted to go to the crease and prove myself. This century is special because it has taken us to the semi-finals.”