It was the second-highest successful run chase in ODI history. The historic victory also caught the attention of the West Indies head coach, Daren Sammy, who reacted to the incredible chase on social media, and his Hindi expletive abbreviation ‘BC’ caught left one and all stunned. Earlier, Top 5 highest run-chases in ODIs, ft Sri Lanka's win over Harry Brook's England.
Brook reached his fifty in 42 balls, a century in 75, 150 in 97, and a double century in 114 deliveries. He added 159 runs with Joe Root and 185 with Will Jacks, while England collected 156 runs in the final 10 overs.
Rathnayake and Shanaka lead Sri Lanka's fightback
Chasing the massive target, Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis runs out without facing a ball. Sri Lanka suffered another setback when Avishka Fernando was given out LBW at 38 for 3. However, he overturned the decision on review and added 166 runs with Pavan Rathnayake.
With 67 runs needed from 36 balls, Janith Liyanage changed the game with an unbeaten 61 off 27 deliveries, hitting seven fours and three sixes. Sam Curran struggled in the heavy dew and finished with 2 for 103 in nine overs, which was England's most expensive bowling figures in ODI cricket.
England suffered their second defeat in three days in the ongoing ODI Tri-Series, while Brook became the first player to score an ODI double century in a losing cause. Earlier, Bangladesh name 15-member squad for West Indies Tests; Taskin Ahmed returns.
Daren Sammy's 'BC' remark goes viral after Sri Lanka's historic chase against England
Sammy's use of the Hindi expletive abbreviation 'BC' made him controversial, sparking reactions among fans. He posted on X: “Wow… no score is safe. I know the feeling, BC.”
— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) October 22, 2026
Sammy's reaction summed up the shock of the remarkable contest, as Sri Lanka proved that even a massive total can be chased down in modern-day cricket.
The former captain was referring to the West Indies’ recent eight-wicket loss to India in Guwahati despite scoring their highest-ever ODI total of 405/7.
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