London, Aug. 3 -- Batter Harry Brook continued his fine run in the ongoing home series against India, slamming the third-fastest century by an England batter against the Asian giants.

Brook entered the record books during the fifth and final Test against India at The Oval. While chasing 374 runs for his side, Brook came in with his side at 106/3. He unleashed a brutal counter-attack and a 195-run stand with fellow Yorkshire mate Joe Root, smashing 111 in just 98 balls, with 14 fours and two sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 113.26.

The fastest centurion for England against India is Jamie Smith (80 balls at Birmingham), followed by Ben Duckett (88 balls), with both of these centuries coming in this series only.

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