England’s Harry Brook made history on October 10, 2024, in the first Test against Pakistan in Multan, scoring the second-fastest triple century in Test cricket. Harry Brook’s incredible knock came off just 310 balls, surpassing Australian great Matthew Hayden’s record of a 362-ball triple hundred set in 2003 against Zimbabwe. Harry Brook’s innings included 28 boundaries and three sixes, showcasing his aggressive yet composed style at the crease.
Starting Day 4 on 142, Harry Brook remained untroubled by the Pakistani bowlers. Initially cautious, he focused on singles and doubles while his partner, Joe Root, took charge early in the day. However, once Harry Brook found his rhythm, he unleashed a flurry of boundaries, particularly after reaching his double century off 245 balls, an effort that included 18 fours and a six.
Harry Brook’s historic moment came in the afternoon session when he struck a boundary off Saim Ayub to bring up his triple hundred, becoming the sixth England player to achieve this milestone in Test cricket. Remarkably, Harry Brook is the first active England player to reach a triple hundred and the first to do so in Test cricket since 2019, when Australia’s David Warner hit 335 against Pakistan.
England’s dominance with the bat was evident, as Harry Brook’s innings contributed significantly to England surpassing Pakistan’s first-innings total of 556. Harry Brook and Joe Root had earlier forged a formidable partnership, with Joe Root reaching a double century of his own. By lunch, Harry Brook remained unbeaten on 218, and Joe Root had moved to 259, with their partnership crossing 400 runs.
After the break, Harry Brook continued his assault on the Pakistani bowling attack, leading England closer to an imposing 800-run total. His innings not only placed England in a commanding position but also placed him in an elite list of fast-scoring triple centurions in Test cricket history. The record for the fastest triple hundred still belongs to India’s Virender Sehwag, who achieved the feat in 278 balls against South Africa in Chennai during the 2007-08 season.
Harry Brook’s remarkable triple century is likely to be remembered as one of the great Test knocks, combining technical skill with aggressive shot-making. His innings has firmly established him as one of England’s most promising young talents, and his performance in Multan will likely be a talking point for years to come.
