Sri Lanka have become the first Asian team to successfully chase a target of more than 400 runs in One-Day International (ODI) cricket.
In a tri-nation series match played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, England set Sri Lanka a target of 429 runs, which the Sri Lankan side chased down in the final over. Sri Lanka not only recorded the second-highest successful run chase in ODI history but also became the first Asian team to chase a target exceeding 400 runs.
This was only the third time in ODI history that a target of more than 400 runs had been successfully chased. South Africa chased down a target of 435 runs against Australia in 2006, a record that remains unbeaten to date.
Moreover, Sri Lanka have become the only team to score more than 400 runs in the second innings of an ODI on two occasions.
It is worth noting that the previous highest successful ODI run chase on Pakistani soil was 353 runs, achieved by Pakistan against South Africa in 2025.
Before this match, the highest successful run chase at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was 337 runs, which Pakistan chased against New Zealand at the same venue in 2023.
‘What’s the Point of 200 Without a Win?’ Harry Brook
England captain Harry Brook, who scored a double century against Sri Lanka, has said that his double century holds no significance for him because his team failed to win the match.
Speaking at a press conference in Rawalpindi, Brook said he always believed in playing match-winning innings. He added that he was not happy despite scoring a double century because England had lost the match.
“Sri Lanka hit boundaries and also took singles. They played outstanding cricket,” the England captain said.
Brook added that nearly 900 runs were scored on the pitch at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. In his view, the pitch was excellent.
He also noted that England flags were visible at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, adding that England fans were the best in the world.
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