Harry Brook Hits Eighth Century, Joins Elite Group With Over 1000 Runs In 2024
Harry Brook, the England batter, achieved a significant milestone by scoring his eighth century during the first day of the second Test against New Zealand at Wellington's Basin Reserve. This achievement came on December 6, marking another successful outing for Brook against the Kiwis.
Brook's performance in New Zealand has been remarkable, with consistent success in their conditions. His latest century adds to his impressive record against New Zealand, having scored a century in consecutive Tests at the Basin Reserve.
Brook's recent innings placed him among the top run-scorers of 2024. He joined Joe Root, Ben Duckett, and India's Yashasvi Jaiswal as one of four players to surpass 1000 Test runs this year. The list of leading run-scorers includes:
- Joe Root (England) - 1364 runs in 28 innings
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (India) - 1280 runs in 24 innings
- Harry Brook (England) - 1044 runs in 17 innings
- Ben Duckett (England) - 1042 runs in 29 innings
- Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka) - 966 runs in 14 innings
Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis is also close to joining this elite group. With five centuries this year, he has had an outstanding season and could soon reach the 1000-run mark.
This year, Brook has scored four centuries, placing him behind only Root and Mendis, who have each scored five centuries. Jaiswal follows with three centuries this year.
In Wellington against New Zealand, Brook showcased his batting prowess after England lost four early wickets. He counter-attacked brilliantly, scoring 123 off just 115 balls with eleven fours and five sixes.
Harry Brook's Test Achievements
Brook's Test career statistics are impressive. After playing 23 Tests, he has amassed 2225 runs at an average of 61.80 and a strike rate of 88.53. His record includes eight centuries and nine fifties, with a highest score of 317.
Away from home, Brook has excelled with seven centuries out of ten Tests. He has scored 1464 runs at an average of 91.50 and a strike rate of 96.50. His best away score is also his career-best: 317.
Brook's Record in New Zealand
In New Zealand alone, Brook has accumulated an impressive tally of runs. In four matches there, he has scored 623 runs at an average of 103.83 across six innings, including three centuries and two fifties.
The match saw England initially struggle after being put into bat by Tom Latham. They were reduced to a precarious position at 43/4 before Brook's century and Ollie Pope's half-century helped them recover to post a total of 280/10 in just over fifty-four overs.
Nathan Smith was the standout bowler for New Zealand with figures of four for eighty-six while Will O'Rourke took three wickets for forty-nine runs. Matt Henry chipped in with two wickets as well.
By stumps on day one, New Zealand found themselves struggling at eighty-six for five in response to England's total. England currently leads the three-match series one-nil.
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