Delhi: On the second day of the first Test being played between New Zealand and England in Christchurch, a explosive inning was seen from the bat of star batsman Harry Brook. Brook completed a brilliant century in 123 balls with the help of 9 fours and 2 sixes. This is the seventh century of his Test career. He completed his century with a four, due to which the spectators present on the field applauded loudly.

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In England's first innings, 3 wickets had fallen for 45 runs, which included the wickets of Jack Crawley (0), Jacob Bethel and Joe Root (0). In such difficult times, Brook stepped onto the field and made a small but important partnership of 26 runs for the fourth wicket with Ben Duckett. However, Duckett was out 4 runs before his half-century.

After Duckett's dismissal, Brook took charge of the innings along with Olly Pope. Both of them made a strong partnership of 151 runs, due to which England's score crossed 200. During this partnership, Brook achieved the historic milestone of completing 2000 runs in his Test career.

Brook is second among the fastest to score 2000 test runs.

Harry Brook has become the second fastest batsman in the world to score 2000 runs while facing the least number of balls in Test cricket. He achieved this feat in 2300 balls. The first place in this list is England's Ben Duckett, who reached this figure in 2293 balls.

Batsmen who scored 2000 Test runs in the fewest balls:

• 2293 balls: Ben Duckett
• 2300 balls: harry brook
• 2418 balls: Tim Southee
• 2483 balls: Adam Gilchrist

5th English batsman to score 7 centuries in 22 tests

Harry Brook has so far scored more than 2000 runs in 36 innings of 22 test matches, scoring 7 centuries. With this, he has become the fifth England batsman to score 7 or more centuries in the first 22 Tests.

English batsmen who have scored 7+ centuries in 22 Tests:

• Dennis Compton: 8 centuries
• Andrew Strauss: 7 centuries
• Wally Hammond: 7 centuries
• Herbert Sutcliffe: 7 centuries
• Harry Brook: 7 centuries

It is worth noting that how important this innings of Harry Brook will prove to be in England's victory will be decided the next day of the match, but with his batting he has once again established his strong presence in Test cricket.