Harry Brook, England’s emerging batsman, has made a mark in Test cricket. Since his debut in 2022, Brook has become a vital part of England’s aggressive playing style, known as BazBall.
His performance has been impressive, and he has now surpassed former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi in the list of batters with the highest strike rates in Test cricket.
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Brook's most recent accomplishment came in the second Test against the West Indies. He scored a century, helping England secure a 241-run victory. His innings of 109 off 132 balls included 13 boundaries that put England in a dominant position.
Harry Brook leads the list of batsmen with the highest strike rates in Test cricket
Brook's aggressive batting style has seen him achieve a strike rate of 90.70 in Test cricket, surpassing Afridi’s 86.97. This makes Brook the batsman with the highest strike rate in Test matches among those who have scored at least 1000 runs. Here’s the list of the top batters by strike rate:
Harry Brook (ENG): 90.70
Shahid Afridi (PAK): 86.97
Ben Duckett (ENG): 85.53
Tim Southee (NZ): 82.95
Virender Sehwag (IND): 82.23
Adam Gilchrist (AUS): 81.95
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Before his century against the West Indies, Brook had scored five consecutive half-centuries. His rapid scoring has not only helped England win matches but also brought excitement to the longest format of the game.
What are Harry Brook's career statistics?
Brook has scored 1376 runs in 14 Tests at an average of 62.54. This average is the second-highest in Test history, second only to the legendary Australian batsman Donald Bradman, who finished his career with an average of 99.94.
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