WATCH: Harry Brook celebrates after scoring maiden double hundred, shares heartwarming hug with Joe Root
Harry Brook celebrated his maiden double century, leading England to a dominant position at 658/3 against Pakistan, as he and Joe Root built a remarkable 400-run partnership in the first Test.
New Delhi: England’s superstar batter Harry Brook continued to bat well against Pakistan on Day four of the ongoing first Test in Multan on Thursday, October 10. The most effectiv-handed batsman has reached his maiden double century off 245 deliveries with one six and 18 boundaries.
Brook marked this great milestone when he reached the 126th over of England’s first innings, hitting a back-of-length ball from Naseem Shah toward deep backward point for one. After getting his double century, he removed his helmet and raised his bat in return to applause from his teammates and the group. He shared a heartfelt hug with fellow Yorkshireman Joe Root.
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Notably, Harry Brook boasts an effective record in Pakistan, having accumulated 468 runs in only 5 innings all the way during the 2022/23 series. Earlier on Day three, the 25-year-old registered his fourth century against Pakistan in consecutive Tests. With over 1,seven hundred runs in 19 Tests, he has now secured six centuries in his young career.
Harry Brook and Joe Root both scored double centuries, leaving Pakistan in disarray all the way during the first Test against England. The duo has already established a exceptional 400-run partnership for the fourth wicket.
At lunch, the visitors were dominating at 658/three, leading by 102 runs, with Brook and Root solidly at the crease. Ben Duckett turned into the last batter to be brushed aside, falling lbw to Aamer Jamal with the score at 249/three. The Men in Green have now long past wicketless for the 2d consecutive session.
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