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England They kept their nerve in a gripping Super 8 game ICC Men’s T20 World Cup,beat New Zealand On February 27, in the final match at the R. Premadasa Stadium. While the game itself was fraught with tension and momentum swings, the England captain Harry Brooke He produced the night’s most memorable moment – a towering six that hit the giant stadium screen and left a noticeable dent.
Chasing a competitive target, England came under early pressure after losing both openers cheaply. What followed was a counterattack led by Brooke, whose fearless approach not only reinvigorated the game but also amazed everyone in the stadium.
Harry Brooke’s six made a big impression on the big screen
The dramatic moment occurred in the third over of England’s chase. face new zealand pacers Matt HenryBrooke shuffled through the crease and pitched the ball towards the stumps. With bold confidence, he lofted the ball over square leg.
The ball continued flying – higher and further than expected – before crashing directly into the big screen above the stands. Replays soon confirmed the dent in the surface, prompting gasps from the crowd and shocked reactions from players on both sides.
This phenomenon is rare even in modern T20 cricket, as sixes are common but structural damage is not. The blow also signaled Brooke’s intentions. England fell behind to 2/2 early in the chase and the captain’s well-planned attack shifted the pressure back to the Black Caps. Brooke ended up scoring 26 runs off 24 deliveries, setting up a vital 48-run partnership Jacob Bethel To stabilize the situation.
Here is the video:
incredible! 🤯
England were two points behind but the captain was playing a completely different game. 🔥
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England record thrilling victory in four games
Although England conceded goals at times, they were still within striking distance of the target. Contribution from the middle, including a cool finishing touch from below, ensured the chase didn’t get out of control.
New Zealand built their total early on with a solid start Tim Seifert and find alanforward Glenn Phillips A smooth knock settled the game. England’s bowlers, led by discipline in the middle overs, managed to limit the scoring when the Black Caps threatened to break free.
In chase, New Zealand spinners Rachin Ravindra Apply pressure with key breakthroughs to keep the game going until the final stages. However, England kept their cool in the 20th over and crossed the finish line with 4 wickets in hand and 3 balls to spare.
