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Harry Brook Fastest Englishman to 1000 Test Runs vs Pakistan: England middle-order batter Harry Brook etched his name in cricketing history on Wednesday, September 9, by becoming the fastest England player to score 1,000 Test runs against Pakistan. The Yorkshire batter achieved this historic milestone in just 14 innings across nine Test matches against Pakistan on the opening day of the third Test of the series being played at Edgbaston.
During his unbeaten knock of 52 runs, Brook crossed the 1,000-run mark against Pakistan in only 14 innings, earning a spot in an elite list of legendary batters from around the world.
Joining Sehwag and Warner: Equals Usman Khawaja's Elite Record
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Brook has joined a club of global legends for the fastest to score 1,000 Test runs against Pakistan:
- Virender Sehwag and David Warner: 11 innings (fastest)
- Harry Brook and Usman Khawaja: 14 innings
In the history of Test cricket against Pakistan, only India's Virender Sehwag and Australia's David Warner have reached the 1,000-run mark faster (in 11 innings) than Brook.
Meanwhile, Brook has equaled the record held by Australia's Usman Khawaja (14 innings).Also Read: IND vs AFG T20I: Harshit Rana Ruled Out, Bumrah and Reddy Recovery Updates
Surpassing Alastair Cook and David Gower in Average & Strike Rate
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Harry Brook has become the fourth England player, following Alastair Cook and David Gower, to complete 1,000 Test runs against Pakistan. However, the statistics show that Brook's batting average and strike rate place him well ahead of his country's past legends:
| Metrics | Harry Brook's Record (vs Pakistan) |
|---|---|
| Total Runs | 1,033 runs (14 innings) |
| Batting Average | 79.46 |
| Strike Rate | 89.20 |
| 100s / 50s | 4 centuries, 3 half-centuries |
| Highest Score | 317 runs (Multan, 2024) |
With 4 centuries and 3 half-centuries in his 14 innings, including a career-best score of 317 runs in Multan, Brook has established himself as one of the most dangerous batsmen in modern Test cricket.
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