WATCH: Harry Brook’s audacious scoop shot against Tim Southee left crowd amused in The Hundred 2025

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The shorter formats have transformed cricket’s art of shot-making, prompting creativity beyond traditional strokes. In a crucial clash of The Hundred 2025, Northern Superchargers’ young star Harry Brook stunned fans and experts alike by unleashing an audacious shot against Birmingham Phoenix, a moment destined to stick in highlight reels and serve as proof of cricket’s ever-evolving flair.

On the 74th delivery of the first innings, Tim Southee ran in to bowl and Brook produced something special. Southee delivered a pace-off ball on off-stump and Brook crouched low, initially shaping for a reverse hit. At the very last moment, he changed his mind and scooped it cleanly over the keeper’s head for a six. The timing and power left everyone stunned as he even lost his balance and tumbled over after the stroke. It was a bold, inventive shot that showed Brook’s confidence and ability to improvise under pressure, leaving the crowd in sheer disbelief.

HARRY BROOK !!!!!!!!!!#TheHundred

— The Hundred (@thehundred) August 15, 2025

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Earlier in the match, Phoenix invited the home side to bat first and they made full use of it. Superchargers showed excellent temperament with the bat, never allowing the opposition bowlers to settle with their aggressive intent. Openers Zak Crawley and Dawid Malan put up a strong 67 runs in just 31 deliveries for the first wicket. Later, Brook with his blistering 31 off just 14 balls powered them to a commanding total of 193 runs.

Chasing a daunting target, Phoenix’s top order crumbled under pressure. However, experienced Liam Livingstone and youngster Jacob Bethell showed great fight with a quick 80-run partnership in just 42 balls, giving their side a ray of hope. Once the stand was broken, wickets fell in clusters as the lower order failed against a strong bowling lineup. Matthew Potts was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets, guiding his side to a massive 36-run win.

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