Harry Brook continues to struggle in ODIs: Decoding his stats
What's the story
England batter Harry Brook has hit a rough patch, particularly in ODIs, sparking concerns about his form.
In England's ongoing final group-stage match against South Africa in the 2025 Champions Trophy, he struggled again, managing just 19 off 29 balls as England collapsed for 179.
His performances have faced heavy criticism from former players and experts, yet some still see him as England's future white-ball captain.
Here, we analyze Brook's recent ODI stats and his ongoing struggles.
Tournament woes
Brook fails to cross 50-run mark in Champions Trophy
Brook's struggles have been evident in his Champions Trophy debut, where he has managed just 47 runs in three innings at a poor average of 15.66.
His strike rate stands at 83.92, with a highest score of 25.
His scores, 3, 25, and 19, came against Australia, Afghanistan, and South Africa, respectively.
Notably, he failed to hit a single six and was dismissed by spinners in all three matches, raising further concerns about his form.
ODI series vs India
Brook flatters in his debut ODI series vs India
Brook's slump was in the limelight even before the Champions Trophy.
As per ESPNcricinfo, he managed just 50 runs in his debut ODI series against India, averaging a disappointing 16.66 with a strike rate of 61.72.
His highest score was 31 in the second ODI, while he registered scores of 0 and 19 in the first and third matches, respectively.
Notably, he was dismissed twice by pacer Harshit Rana and once by spinner Axar Patel, further highlighting his struggles.
Performance pressure
Ashwin questions Brook's ability to deliver under pressure
Ravichandran Ashwin questioned the hype around Brook, saying that his game is also sinking.
"There is no consistent template in your batting. You were marketing and branding Harry Brook as the next generation's sensation. But Harry Brook's game is also sinking. He is now under immense pressure," Ashwin stated, speaking on his YouTube channel.
The criticism comes as England faced an early exit from the Champions Trophy after their consecutive losses to Australia and Afghanistan.
Hussain
Former England skipper backs Brook as England's next white-ball captain
Despite all his struggles, former England captain Nasser Hussain had recently endorsed Brook as a potential successor to Jos Buttler as England's next white-ball skipper.
The recommendation came after England's dismal outing in the ongoing Champions Trophy under Buttler's captaincy.
"Harry Brook would be my choice as England's next limited-overs captain," Hussain wrote in a Daily Mail column.
However, Hussain also highlighted the immense pressure Brook would face if tasked with leading both the Test and white-ball teams.
ODI stats
The batter has an average of 34 in ODIs
Across 26 ODIs the Yorkshire-born batter has amassed 816 runs at an average of 34.
He owns one hundred and five half-centuries alongside a strike rate of 100.74.
Brook's highest score in ODIs is 110* he smashed against Australia in 2024 while he was captaining the team.
Additionally, 349 of his runs have come at home games at an average of 49.85.