First Time In 145 Years! Harry Brook Surpasses Legends To Claim Historic Feat

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First Time In 145 Years! Harry Brook Surpasses Legends To Claim Historic Feat

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England batsman Harry Brook created history with another Test century against New Zealand.NDTV Sports DeskUpdated: February 24, 2023 02:08 PM ISTRead Time: 3 min

First Time In 145 Years! Harry Brook Surpasses Legends To Claim Historic Feat

Harry Brook has emerged as a consistent performer for England in the past year and the right-hander continued to impress everyone with a brilliant century on Day 1 of the second Test against New Zealand. Brook, who was bought by Sunrisers Hyderbad for Rs 13.25 crore, was unbeaten on 184 off 169 deliveries. Thanks to this innings, the England youngster became the first batsman in history to score 800 runs after just 9 Test innings. Previously, the record for most runs after 9 Test innings belonged to India's Vinod Kambli (798) but Brook took his tally to 807 on Friday. He also went past legends like Herbert Sutcliffe (780 runs in nine innings), Sunil Gavaskar (778 runs in nine innings) and Everton Weekes (777 runs in nine innings) to add a massive milestone to his name.

Joe Root was unbeaten on a classy 101 as the tourists rampaged their way to 315-3 before rain ended the opening day of the series decider early.

The 24-year-old came to the crease with England wobbling at 21-3 inside the first seven overs.

The hosts won the toss and elected to bowl on a green wicket

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Brook was player of the match in the first Test with back-to-back half centuries to help England to a 267-run win.