Harry Brook is an English international cricketer right-handed batsman. Brook played an extraordinary innings of 135 runs off 101 balls against New Zealand in the first ODI of 2025, leading England from a dire position of 33/5 to a total of 223. His knock was highly impactful and set several records.
Key Highlights of Harry Brook’s Innings
- He scored 135 runs, with 11 sixes and 9 fours, and contributed 60.53% of England’s total runs in the innings, the highest percentage by an England batter in a completed men’s ODI innings.
- His score is the second-highest for England in ODIs in New Zealand, behind Jonny Bairstow’s 138.
- This innings included a remarkable start, as he scored three consecutive sixes to reach his century and scored 50 runs in just 28 balls during his powerful assault.
Impact and Records
- His contribution is the sixth-highest by any batter in an all-out innings in men’s ODIs.
- He set a record for the most sixes (11) by a captain batting at No.5 or below in men’s ODIs.
- His innings was seen as one of the finest in England’s ODI history, showcasing his power-hitting prowess under pressure.
Match Summary
In the first ODI match between England and New Zealand at Mount Maunganui, New Zealand won by 4 wickets. England was bowled out for 223 runs in 35.2 overs, despite a remarkable century from England captain Harry Brook, who scored 135 off 101 balls with 11 sixes and nine fours. England’s batting collapse saw them lose six wickets for 56 runs, including early dismissals of players like Jamie Smith and Joe Root.
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In reply, New Zealand faced early pressure, reduced to 24-3, but crucial dropped catches by England allowed New Zealand’s Michael Bracewell (51) and Daryl Mitchell (78 not out) to build a pivotal partnership of 92 runs. Mitchell finished the match with a winning boundary, giving New Zealand victory with more than 13 overs to spare. Brydon Carse took three wickets for New Zealand as well, contributing to their bowling success.
Despite his sensational effort, England’s overall batting struggled, and they were bowled out for 223, but Brook’s innings received widespread acclaim for its ferocity and significance.
