England captain Harry Brook made history on September 15, 2026, when he became the first captain from an ICC Full Member cricketing nation to score two T20 International centuries in the same calendar year.
Brook achieved the milestone during England's opening T20I against Sri Lanka at Southampton. Batting at No. 3, the England captain produced an unbeaten 114 from 49 balls, helping his team post 254 for four before Sri Lanka were bowled out for 135. England won the match by 119 runs and took a 1 0 lead in the three match T20I series.
Brook reached his century from 42 balls, making it one of the fastest T20I hundreds by an England batter. His innings contained 10 fours and six sixes. He remained unbeaten at the end of England's innings and was named Player of the Match for his contribution to the comprehensive victory.
The record is particularly significant because Brook's latest century was his second in T20Is during 2026. His first T20I century of the calendar year came against Pakistan during the Super Eight stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Brook scored 100 from 51 balls in that match and became the first captain to score a century in the history of the men's T20 World Cup.
With his century against Sri Lanka, Brook became the first captain representing a Full Member nation to record multiple T20I hundreds in a single calendar year. The achievement adds another milestone to his growing international record in the shortest format.
Brook's performance also played a central role in England's imposing total at Southampton. He shared a second wicket partnership of 128 runs with Jos Buttler, who scored 80 from 44 deliveries. The pair helped England build momentum after the early stages of the innings and provided the foundation for a total of 254 for four.
England's aggressive batting continued throughout the innings, with Brook maintaining a high scoring rate during the latter stages. His unbeaten 114 came from 49 deliveries and included a combination of boundaries and sixes. His century was completed before he continued batting until the end of the innings.
Sri Lanka faced a difficult chase after being set a target of 255. England's bowlers then restricted the visitors to 135 in 19 overs. Sonny Baker was among the leading performers with three wickets for 12 runs, while England's attack kept Sri Lanka under pressure throughout the chase.
The result also extended England's winning record against Sri Lanka in T20 internationals. According to Reuters, England recorded their 13th consecutive T20I victory over Sri Lanka with the Southampton win.
Brook's latest achievement comes during a busy period for England's white ball team. The 2026 T20I series against Sri Lanka is part of the team's international schedule as England continue preparations for upcoming limited overs commitments.
Brook was appointed England's white ball captain in 2025 and has since taken on a major leadership role in the ODI and T20I formats. His performances with the bat have also become an important part of England's approach in the shorter formats.
The Southampton century further strengthened his record at No. 3 in T20I cricket. Reports following the match highlighted his scoring rate and consistency in the position. Brook's unbeaten 114 also meant that he had scored heavily in recent T20I appearances without being dismissed frequently.
The match also featured a significant contribution from Jos Buttler. The former England white ball captain's 80 from 44 balls gave Brook valuable support during their 128 run partnership. Their combined performance helped England reach a total that proved beyond Sri Lanka's reach.
For Brook, however, the individual milestone remained the main talking point. His second T20I century of 2026 placed him in a record category that had not previously been achieved by a captain from a Full Member nation.
The achievement also follows Brook's earlier record at the 2026 T20 World Cup, where he became the first captain to score a century in the tournament. His latest hundred against Sri Lanka therefore adds another captaincy related T20I milestone to his record in the same year.
England will now continue the three match T20I series against Sri Lanka. The second T20I is scheduled to take place in Cardiff on September 17, followed by the third match in Manchester on September 19.
Brook's historic century has therefore given England an early advantage in the series while also adding a new entry to the T20I record books. His two centuries in 2026 have come against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, making him the first captain from a Full Member nation to achieve the multiple century milestone in a single calendar year.