Harry Brook continues to do great things as one of the promising cricketers from this generation. In the second Test played on Tuesday at the Basin Reserve, Wellington against New Zealand, Brook once again produced the knock which was a sensational 123 off 115 balls when the innings acted like a counter-attack after a precarious position in 43/4 led the England team to finally put together 259/7 till tea. This brilliant knock further cemented Brook’s position as a key player in England’s batting order and added another name to the lengthening list of Harry Brook centuries.
Turning the Tide with Ollie Pope
A consistent ally Brook discovered here in Ollie Pope and their fifth wicket of 174 changed the outlook of the game. Pope could also add a very important half century of 66 in the innings. But brook’s innings contained11 fours and five sixes with aggressive intent as per which his highest so for this series is 171 against Australia, with the help of which they became able to win the match from their hands.
Harry Brook Stats: An Overseas Maestro
Brook’s Test score is nothing short of extraordinary. In just 23 Tests, he has scored 2,225 runs at a staggering average of 61.80. Interestingly, seven out of his eight Test hundreds have come abroad and outside the subcontinent. That average in foreign conditions stands at 91.50. Coming to New Zealand, he has been absolutely devastating for the opposition, scoring an average of 103.83 and amassing 623 runs with three hundreds.
Rising ICC Rankings
Brook’s recent performance has helped him move up to No. 2 in the ICC Test batting rankings and is moving closer to top-ranked Joe Root. His consistency in the form of play has also made him an essential player for England and a darling among cricket lovers around the globe.
IPL 2025 and Current Teams
Brook’s explosive batting has also drawn attention of T20 franchises.He was sold to Delhi Capitals in the Harry Brook IPL 2025 auction at a massive price of INR 6.25 crore. The strike rate of this cricketer is over 100, and it is an aggressive player. This may make him a game-changer for the franchise. Apart from the IPL, Brook plays domestic cricket for Yorkshire and is an integral part of the Test and ODI team of England.
Harry Brook Family and Background
Brook was born in Keighley, West Yorkshire, and grew up in Burley in Wharfedale. Brook’s family has been a club cricketer for a long time. He is the son of David and Lucy Brook. They encouraged his cricketing career from early childhood. Brook attended Ilkley Grammar School.
FAQ: Did Harry Brook go to private school?
Yes Harry Brook went to a private boarding school in Cumbria.
What is Harry Brook’s career in Odi?
Harry Brook’s career includes 20 matches in ODIs.
What is the average of Harry Brooks in Pakistan?
Under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes, there has been little in evidence here of a statistical thirst from this England set-up, save for one number that stood out ahead of their series decider: 101.25 – that’s Harry Brook’s batting average in Pakistan so far.
