On September 9, 2026, on the opening day of the last Test at Edgbaston, Harry Brook became the fastest England batter to amass 1,000 Test runs against Pakistan. Brook surpassed all previous England batsmen to reach the milestone in just 14 innings across nine Test matches.
As England finished day one on 156/4 in response to Pakistan’s first-innings total of 133, Brook was undefeated on 52 off 76 balls, striking four boundaries. After their bowlers removed Pakistan cheaply, giving England a lead of 23 runs with six wickets remaining, his effort maintained England’s dominant position.
With four hundreds and three fifties in his 14 innings against Pakistan, Harry Brook has amassed 1,033 runs at an average of 79.46 and a strike rate of 89.20. In the 2024 Multan Test against Pakistan, he achieved his highest score of 317, which established him as one of the most potent batters of his generation against this opponent.
How does Harry Brook record stack up internationally?
Only two hitters in Test history, Virender Sehwag and David Warner, have scored 1,000 runs against Pakistan in fewer innings (each taking 11). The remarkable company Harry Brook now maintains on the all-time list is highlighted by the fact that his 14-inning total positions him alongside Usman Khawaja of Australia, who also achieved the milestone in 14 innings.
Against Pakistan, Harry Brook is the fourth hitter from England to reach 1,000 Test runs. With five hundreds and 1,719 runs at an average of 49.11 in 20 Test matches, Alastair Cook tops the group. In 17 Test matches, David Gower amassed 1,185 runs at an average of 49.37, including two hundreds. Among the England batters in this group, Brook’s average of 79.46 is unquestionably the highest, demonstrating his domination and consistency in this specific game.
How did England’s bowlers establish their edge on the first day?
Josh Tongue led the attack with 4/42 as Pakistan was bowled out for 133 in their opening innings. On the first day of the series decider, Ollie Robinson took 3/15 and Jofra Archer added 3/25 to complete England’s disciplined and sharp bowling effort that left Pakistan well below a competitive score.
Mohammad Abbas scored 21 off 36 balls with four boundaries, while Saud Shakeel scored 43 off 47 balls with seven fours, making him Pakistan’s most prolific scorer. As the innings collapsed early in the day, no other Pakistani hitter contributed significantly, giving England’s top order an easy foundation to build upon.
Emilio Gay led England’s reply with 60 off 114 balls, including nine fours, while Brook’s undefeated 52 made sure England won the day. England is in a strong position going into day two at Edgbaston thanks to a disciplined bowling performance and a calculated batting response.
