Harry Brook Create History: England won the fourth test of the five-match Ashes series being played between Australia and England by 4 wickets. With this victory, England’s star player Harry Brook created history. He has become the fastest player to score 3000 runs in Test cricket. He achieved this feat leaving England player Ben Duckett behind.
England’s Harry Brook completed his 3000 runs in just 3468 balls. He has become the first batsman in the world to score the fastest 3000 Test runs in terms of balls. Earlier this record was in the name of England’s opening batsman Ben Duckett. Ben Duckett had crossed the mark of 3000 runs in 3474 balls.
Fastest player to score 3000 runs in Test (based on balls played)
- 3468 – harry brook
- 3474 – ben duckett
- 3610 – adam gilchrist
- 4047 – david warner
- 4095 – Rishabh Pant
- 4129 – Virender Sehwag
The list of those who have crossed the 3000-run mark in Test cricket in the fewest balls includes two players from England, two from Australia and two from India. India’s Rishabh Pant and Virender Sehwag are included in this list. Adam Gilchrist and David Warner have done this feat for Australia.
England won the toss and decided to bowl first. Batting first, the England team could score only 152 runs. In reply, the England team was out for 110 runs in the first innings. Australia got a lead of 42 runs on the basis of first innings. Whereas England bowled brilliantly in the second innings and bowled out Australia for 132 runs. England got a target of 175 runs to win. Which England achieved by losing 6 wickets.
