English batter Ben Duckett surpassed Sir Don Bradman's record of scoring the fastest 150 runs at Lords on Friday against Ireland. Even though Duckett (182) fell 18 runs short of scoring a double hundred at the end of the day, still his knock was enough to surpass Bradman's long-standing record. While shattering the 93-year-old record, the left-handed batter also registered another milestone in his name as he became the first batter since 1924 to score 100 runs before lunch in a Lord's Test. Duckett took 150 balls to complete 150 runs, 16 balls less that the legendary Sir Donald Bradman, who took 166 balls to reach the milestone against England in 1930.

It was a special day for the 28-year-old batter as he brought up a second Test ton, and first at home. After the end of Day-2, Duckett said as quoted by Sky Sports, "A hundred at Lord's is special. I know everyone says it, but it hasn't really sunk in yet. Batting with Ollie Pope was a breeze, really enjoyable to be at the other end watching him play."

He further went on to reveal how hard the journey has been for him as continues to challenge for a place in England's playing XI. "It has been a pretty crazy journey for me. I have only played (Tests) abroad, so even fielding here, soaking up the atmosphere, and then scoring a hundred is what I have dreamt of. I am so happy I managed to get there.