Stuart Broad brutally axes Joe Root to name the Greatest England batsman

England white-ball skipper Harry Brook stunned cricket fans with a daring Dilscoop during the Hundred 2025 match between the Northern Superchargers and Birmingham Phoenix. Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad said the young batter could be among the greatest England has ever produced.

Brook scored an unbeaten 31 off 14 balls as the Northern Superchargers posted a challenging total of 193 for 5. The team secured a 36-run victory over Birmingham Phoenix at Headingley in Leeds on Friday, August 15. Following the win, the Superchargers climbed to the top of the eight-team points table.

Watch: Harry Brook Plays Stunning Scoop in The Hundred 2025 Match

Harry Brook produced a stunning Dilscoop off Tim Southee, sending a slower delivery over the wicketkeeper’s head for six. Coming in at number four, Brook’s primary task was to score quick runs for the Northern Superchargers, and he delivered brilliantly.

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The right-handed batter initially shaped for a reverse hit but adjusted mid-shot, executing it with perfect timing and power. Despite losing his balance after the stroke, the ball cleared the boundary, leaving the crowd and opponents stunned.

Cricket fans on social media described Brook’s shot as “outrageous,” amazed at his ability to improvise and perform such a difficult stroke with ease across formats.

HARRY BROOK !!!!!!!!!!#TheHundred pic.twitter.com/Zd6vXz9pS0

— The Hundred (@thehundred) August 15, 2025

Harry Brook Might Just Be the Best Batter We’ve Ever Produced - Stuart Broad

Stuart Broad took to social media to say that Harry Brook could be “the best batter England has ever produced.” Stuart Broad added that Brook is on a different level compared to other batters.

“He might just be the best batter we’ve ever produced you know, Harry Brook. Big shout so I don’t say it lightly,” Stuart Broad wrote in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), reacting to the moment that has since gone viral.

He might just be the best batter we’ve ever produced you know, Harry Brook. Big shout so I don’t say it lightly https://t.co/30OkP5IWye

— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) August 15, 2025

Dawid Malan (58) and Zak Crawley (45) made crucial contributions for the Superchargers. In reply, Liam Livingstone (46) and Jacob Bethell (48) were the only notable scorers for Birmingham Phoenix, while the rest of the lineup struggled.

For the Superchargers, Matthew Potts took three wickets, with Jacob Duffy, Adil Rashid, and Tom Lawes claiming two each. Rashid dismissed both set batters for Phoenix, who were eventually restricted to 157/9.

The victory propelled the Superchargers to the top of the points table with three wins from four matches, while Birmingham Phoenix remain at the bottom with just one win in four games.

Harry Brook Named Player of Series in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025

Harry Brook was one of England’s standout performers in the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against India. He scored 481 runs at an average of over 53, including two centuries and two half-centuries.

The middle-order batter made a brilliant 111 in the fifth and final Test, nearly guiding England to a record chase of 374 runs. Brook and Joe Root added a 195-run partnership that put India under pressure. However, after Brook’s dismissal, England suffered a batting collapse and fell just six runs short.

Brook is now focusing on white-ball cricket, leading the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred. He will also captain England’s limited-overs teams in the upcoming series against South Africa.

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