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Harry Brook's Historic Triple Century Powers England to Record-Breaking Test Total

England sets fourth-highest Test cricket score with 823 against Pakistan, fueled by a monumental partnership between Harry Brook and Joe Root.

  • Harry Brook scored 317, marking the first English triple century since 1990, while Joe Root contributed 262, leading to a combined partnership of 454 runs.
  • England declared at 823 for seven, achieving the fourth-highest total in Test cricket history and the highest ever against Pakistan.
  • The partnership between Brook and Root surpassed the previous England record of 411 runs set by Peter May and Colin Cowdrey in 1957.
  • England's aggressive 'Bazball' approach resulted in a rapid scoring rate of 5.48 runs per over, outpacing previous high-scoring innings.
  • Pakistan ended the day at 152 for six, trailing by 115 runs, after a strong start by England's bowlers in the second innings.
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