Harry Brook strikes 114 not out as England faces Sri Lanka in T20I
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 10:54 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 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.
"Ben Stokes no longer plays for England - but that has not stopped him from rating players who do or did.
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