Harry Brook strikes 114 not out as England faces Sri Lanka in T20I
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 9:14 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Harry Brook scored an impressive 114 not out from 49 balls, helping England secure a strong position in the first T20I against Sri Lanka in Southampton. His innings included 10 fours and 6 sixes, along with a remarkable 30 runs off one over against Dunith Wellalage. Ben Stokes praised Brook's talent on social media, suggesting he outshines Kevin Pietersen. Stokes previously played for England and is now with Durham, where he also scored a half-century. The match continues with England performing well as they prepare for the second T20I on Thursday.
- •Brook scored 114 not out, including 30 runs in one over.
- •Stokes compared Brook's talent to that of Pietersen.
- •Match taking place in Southampton; second T20I scheduled for Thursday.
- •Brook's innings is England's second-fastest hundred in T20Is.
- •Stokes scored a half-century for Durham earlier on the same day.
- 9:14 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Even KP couldn’t come close’: Ben Stokes makes huge Harry Brook-Kevin Pietersen comparison
- 5:21 AMYahoo Sports — 'Not even KP could come close!': Ben Stokes ignites massive England white-ball GOAT debate after Harry Brook blitz destroys Sri Lanka in 1st T20I
"Harry Brook scored an unbeaten 114 off 49 balls against Sri Lanka. Ben Stokes lauded Brook's talent, comparing him favorably to Kevin Pietersen. Brook's recent move to number three has yielded significant T20I success. He joined Jos Buttler as the second Englishman with centuries in all formats. England secured a dominant 119-run victory in the first T20I.
"Ben Stokes backed Harry Brook after his 49-ball 114* against Sri Lanka, declaring on X that even the genius of Kevin Pietersen couldn't come close to his talent.
"Ben Stokes no longer plays for England - but that has not stopped him from rating players who do or did.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 9:14 AM‘Even KP couldn’t come close’: Ben Stokes makes huge Harry Brook-Kevin Pietersen comparison
Harry Brook scored an unbeaten 114 off 49 balls against Sri Lanka. Ben Stokes lauded Brook's talent, comparing him favorably to Kevin Pietersen. Brook's recent move to number three has yielded significant T20I success. He joined Jos Buttler as the second Englishman with centuries in all formats. England secured a dominant 119-run victory in the first T20I.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 5:21 AM'Not even KP could come close!': Ben Stokes ignites massive England white-ball GOAT debate after Harry Brook blitz destroys Sri Lanka in 1st T20I
Ben Stokes backed Harry Brook after his 49-ball 114* against Sri Lanka, declaring on X that even the genius of Kevin Pietersen couldn't come close to his talent.
- Sky Sports—More talented than Pietersen? Brook brilliance leads to bold Stokes statement
Ben Stokes no longer plays for England - but that has not stopped him from rating players who do or did.
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