Ashes Series 2023: Harry Brook created history, made a world record

ENG vs AUS: England cricket team batsman Harry Brook made history by scoring the fastest 1000 Test runs in terms of facing balls during the third Ashes Series 2023 match against Australia at Headingley on Sunday. Records) has composed. The 24-year-old has faced only 1058 balls to reach this milestone.

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With this, Brook broke the record of New Zealand’s Colin de Grandhomme, who achieved this feat in 1140 balls. His compatriot Tim Southee is third with 1167 balls while England opener Ben Duckett achieved the feat in 1168 balls. When it comes to innings, Brook is the joint fifth fastest along with Herbert Sutcliffe and Eddie Weeks.

England won the third test

England saved the five-match Ashes series for the time being by beating Australia by three wickets in a thrilling third Test at Headingley on Sunday. Harry Brook and Chris Woakes shared a vital partnership of 59 runs, helping England reach victory. Brook was dismissed for 75 by Mitchell Starc (5-78). The recalled pair of Woakes (32 not out) and Mark Wood (16 not out) gave England a victory with more than a day to spare and Australia a 2–1 series lead.

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The fourth Test match of this series will be played on 19 July. Australia now needs to win one of the remaining two matches to secure their first Ashes victory in England in 22 years.