Sat Dec 07 01:03:28 UTC 2024: ## Brook’s Century Shatters Records in Wellington Test
**Wellington, New Zealand:** Harry Brook smashed another century, his seventh overseas Test hundred, to dominate the second day of the second Test between England and New Zealand in Wellington. His breathtaking innings, achieved off just 91 balls, helped England recover from a shaky start where they lost four wickets for 43 runs. Brook’s knock, studded with 11 fours and 5 sixes, ultimately ended on 123 when he was run out.
This century saw Brook surpass Don Bradman’s record for most centuries in the first 16 overseas innings, achieving seven compared to Bradman’s six. Brook’s remarkable run of form also puts him in joint fourth place with Viv Richards for most centuries in their first 37 Test matches.
Further highlighting Brook’s exceptional year, he became only the fourth batter in 2024 to surpass 1000 Test runs, joining Joe Root, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Ben Duckett. His current tally stands at 1044 runs at an average of 61.41. Root leads the pack with 1364 runs.
Brook’s impressive century, despite his eventual run-out, has placed England in a strong position at the close of play, leaving them at 259/7 at tea on day one.
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