In a high-pressure Super 8 clash at Pallekele, Harry Brook delivered one of the finest captain’s knocks in T20 World Cup history, smashing a breathtaking 100 off just 51 balls against Pakistan in the 2026 edition.
England were in serious trouble after losing four early wickets, but Brook walked in at No. 3 and completely shifted the momentum. His explosive innings powered England to a dramatic 2-wicket victory and secured their place in the semifinals.
🔥 A Captain’s Knock for the Ages
Brook’s century was not just about runs — it was about timing, pressure, and leadership.
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🏏 100 runs off 51 balls
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💥 10 fours & 4 sixes
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⚡ Strike rate close to 200
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🎯 First T20I century of his career
He reached his milestone with a boundary off Shaheen Afridi in the 17th over — a statement moment in a must-win game.
Most importantly, this became the first-ever century by a captain in Men’s T20 World Cup history in the tournament’s 19-year journey.
📊 Highest Individual Scores by a Captain in T20 World Cups
Brook’s 100 now sits at the top of the list, overtaking some legendary names:
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100 – Harry Brook (England) vs Pakistan, Pallekele, 2026
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98 – Chris Gayle (West Indies) vs India, Bridgetown, 2010
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94* – Lorcan Tucker (Ireland) vs Oman, Colombo SSC, 2026
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92 – Rohit Sharma (India) vs Australia, Bridgetown, 2024
Brook has officially surpassed legends like Gayle and Rohit to create a unique milestone.
🇬🇧 Third Englishman with a T20 World Cup Century
Brook also became only the third England player to score a T20 World Cup hundred:
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116* – Alex Hales vs Sri Lanka, Chattogram, 2014
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101* – Jos Buttler vs Sri Lanka, Sharjah, 2021
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100 – Harry Brook vs Pakistan, Pallekele, 2026
However, Brook is the first English captain to achieve this feat in the tournament.
