PAK vs ENG: Fans erupt as Harry Brook hits stunning triple century in first Test

In England‘s rising star Harry Brook stole the show with an extraordinary performance in the opening Test against it Pakistan in Multan. The talented batsman, who had already impressed with a double century, went on to make his maiden triple century in the longest format of the game. Brook’s impressive knock showed his class and cemented his place as one of the most promising cricketers in the international arena.

Harry Brook joins the England elite team for three years

Brook reached the milestone during the 144th over of England’s first innings, hitting a boundary to bring up his third century. This achievement made him only the sixth English batsman to reach three tons in Test cricket. More impressively, Brook achieved the milestone in just 310 balls, making him second in the list of three fastest hundreds in Test history, only Virender SehwagAn effort of 278 balls before him.

With his 317* against Pakistan, Brook joined an exclusive group of England players who have scored three centuries in Test matches. His incredible knocks are now part of legendary culture, following in the footsteps of legends like Leonard Hutton again Graham Gooch.

Three hundreds for England in Tests

• 364 – Leonard Hutton vs Australia, The Oval, 1938
• 336* – Wally Hammond vs New Zealand, Auckland, 1933
• 333 – Graham Gooch vs India, Lord’s, 1990
• 325 – Andy Sandham vs West Indies, Kingston, 1930
• 310* – John Edrich vs New Zealand, Leeds, 1965
• 317 – Harry Brook vs Pakistan, Multan, 2024*

Fastest three hundreds (with balls facing each other)

• 278 – Virender Sehwag vs South Africa, Chennai, 2008
• 310 – Harry Brook vs Pakistan, Multan, 2024*
• 362 – Matthew Hayden vs Zimbabwe, Perth, 2003
• 364 – Virender Sehwag vs Pakistan, Multan, 2004

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Fans are going crazy over Brook’s sensational knocks

Brook’s historic innings set social media on fire, with fans and cricket lovers praising the young batsman for his impressive knock. His booming triple century quickly became a trending topic, with fans expressing their amazement at his talent and speed.

Here’s how fans reacted:

It’s the same 📍
20 years later.. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/uPdo535bPq

– Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) October 10, 2024

Harry Brook brings up England’s sixth Test triple hundred – in 310 balls. Ludicrous. The first since Gooch against India at Lord’s in 1990.

– Lawrence Booth (@BoothCricket) October 10, 2024

Three hundred Harry Book

– England hit 6 to score 300 in a Test innings #cricket #PAKvENG #HarryBrook #englandcricket pic.twitter.com/NiXxpamFXA

– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 10, 2024

Harry Brook made 317, and his test average rose from 53.7 to 62.5.

– Will Macpherson (@willis_macp) October 10, 2024

🚨 300 RUNS OF DINING HARRY BROOK IN MULTAN

Brook becomes the first EVER batsman in England history to score a triple century against Pakistan 🇵🇰💔#PAKvENG #tapmad #Don’t Stop Broadcasting pic.twitter.com/1UXyJnViLm

– Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) October 10, 2024

Harry Brook’s 300 off 310 balls is the second fastest triple century in Test cricket after Virender Sehwag’s 278 off 300 against South Africa in Chennai in 2008. #PakvEng

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) October 10, 2024

Fastest 300 in Test

278b – Virender Sehwag
310b – Harry Brook*
362b – Matthew Hayden
364b – Virender Sehwag
381b – Karun Nair
389b – David Warner
393b – Chris Gayle#PAKvsENG pic.twitter.com/eSSQZR8asw

– Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) October 10, 2024

Three hundred.

The first in England since 1990.

Harry Brook, take a bow. pic.twitter.com/Ow7QSkQ0n1

– Vitality County Championship (@CountyChamp) October 10, 2024

THREE HUNDREDS OF HARRY BROOK 🤯

302* off 310 balls in Tests, England’s future batting magic in Multan, he bowled Pakistan out of a Test match, one of the craziest batsmen ever. 👊 pic.twitter.com/d5040XtLeN

— John. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 10, 2024

Thank you, Harry Brook.
Thank you, Pakistan.
Thank you, Multan.

After a long time we saw a Triple Century in Test cricket, all credit goes to Brook and the National Highway Commission of Multan. 👏 pic.twitter.com/MJxc0O5ClY

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 10, 2024

HARRY BROOK Masterclass in Multan #HarryBrook #ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/kAoNv5xAUo

– Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1) October 10, 2024

Harry Brook’s batting average in international cricket:

Pakistan: 101.87
India: 28.16
Australia: 9.85#PAKvENG pic.twitter.com/yFQ1jLCXIb

— Johns (@JohnyBravo183) October 9, 2024

Harry Brook has a better test record in Pakistan than Babar Azam 💀 pic.twitter.com/nFH1UWdWAQ

– Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) October 10, 2024

Harry Brook wanted to apply for Pakistani citizenship and play his entire career there. But then he realized that he would not be able to face the Pakistani bowlers.

– Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) October 10, 2024

Harry Brook is on pace for an incredible 317 runs 👏

🔥 Knocking down the ages from the Yorkshireman! #PAKvENG pic.twitter.com/pIuMbgYMUQ

– England’s Barmy Army 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁿🎺 (@TheBarmyArmy) October 10, 2024

HARRY BROOK BECAME THE FIRST ENGLAND PLAYER TO HIT THREE HUNDREDS IN THIS CENTURY. 🙇🔥 pic.twitter.com/U435UiSbjg

— John. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 10, 2024

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