Harry Brook recorded a remarkable double-century, scoring 202 runs off just 114 balls, yet it did not prevent England from suffering a stunning defeat against Sri Lanka in a thrilling match in Rawalpindi. England set a formidable target of 430 runs, but Sri Lanka's incredible chase saw them achieve the second highest ODI run-chase ever, finishing at 432 for 8.

In a standout performance, Pavan Rathnayake scored 130, while both Avishka Fernando and Dasun Shanaka contributed with 97 runs each. The chase was capped off by Janith Liyanage, who remained unbeaten on 61 off just 27 balls, sealing the victory with a six in the final over.

Brook expressed his disappointment, stating, "I always say I want to make match-winning contributions and have a match-winning impact. Unfortunately, I’ve got 200 and it’s not been match-winning. In my eyes, it doesn’t matter."

The absence of key players like Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid hampered England’s bowling attack, which struggled to contain the Sri Lankan batsmen. Sam Curran bore the brunt of the assault, conceding 103 runs, breaking his own record for the most runs allowed by an England bowler.

Brook acknowledged the team’s shortcomings, saying, "We didn’t execute where we were trying to bowl as well as we could have done."

With two losses in the tri-series, England now faces a must-win match against Pakistan on Sunday to avoid an early exit. Brook emphasized the need for the team to regroup and learn from the experience, stating, "We can take a lot of learnings from that game. Hats off to Sri Lanka; they’ve played an absolute blinder there."