Harry Brook created a new T20I record during England’s first match against Sri Lanka in Southampton on September 15. The England captain smashed an unbeaten 114 from 49 balls to guide his team to a 119-run victory. His century made him the first captain from a Full Member cricket nation to score two T20I hundreds in the same calendar year. Brook reached his hundred in just 42 balls, with 10 fours and six sixes in his innings. England posted 254/4 before dismissing Sri Lanka for 135 in 19 overs.Brook Creates T20I HistoryThe latest Harry Brook T20I centuries milestone came through an attacking performance against Sri Lanka. Brook took control after England lost debutant Aneurin Donald early and built a 128-run partnership with former captain Jos Buttler. Buttler scored 80 from 44 balls, while Brook continued his attack until the final over. His 114 not out helped England post their highest total of the match and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.Brook scored an unbeaten 114 from 49 balls.He completed his century in only 42 deliveries.England defeated Sri Lanka by 119 runs.Brook became the first Full Member captain with two T20I centuries in one calendar year.Jos Buttler contributed 80 runs from 44 balls.Brook’s Explosive 2026 FormBrook’s latest hundred adds to an impressive run in T20 cricket this year. His previous T20I century also came as England captain, giving him two hundreds in the format during 2026. He reached the new record after just 23 T20I innings as captain, while Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam have three T20I centuries each as captains across longer periods.Against Sri Lanka, Brook accelerated rapidly after reaching fifty. His century arrived from 42 balls, making it England’s joint second-fastest T20I hundred. The captain finished with 10 fours and six sixes, maintaining an aggressive approach throughout his innings.Also Read: Sanju Samson Blasts 57 as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Waits Against AfghanistanEngland Dominate Sri LankaEngland’s batting performance gave Sri Lanka a difficult chase from the beginning. The hosts reached 90/1 during the powerplay and eventually finished on 254/4. Brook and Buttler’s partnership provided the main foundation, with Buttler hitting his runs at a rapid rate.Sri Lanka struggled during the chase and lost wickets regularly. Sonny Baker was particularly effective, taking three wickets for 12 runs, while the visitors were bowled out for 135 in the 19th over. England therefore secured a 119-run win and extended their winning run against Sri Lanka in T20Is to 13 matches.Key HighlightsHarry Brook scored 114 not out against Sri Lanka.His century came from only 42 balls.Brook became the first Full Member captain with two T20I centuries in one calendar year.England scored 254/4 in the opening T20I.Jos Buttler scored 80 from 44 deliveries.England won the match by 119 runs and lead the series 1-0.Brook Leads England’s ChargeHarry Brook’s record-breaking century has given England a strong start to their T20I series against Sri Lanka. His 114 not out combined power hitting with a long partnership alongside Jos Buttler. The result also puts England 1-0 ahead in the three-match series. The second T20I is scheduled in Cardiff, where Brook and England will look to continue their strong start.Disclaimer: This content is provided only for knowledge purposes and to provide news information.
