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Watch: Harry brook smashes for six, leaves black dead spot on the Jumbotron in the Eng vs NZ match

Cricket Gully | February 28, 2026 8:39 AM CST

Before Harry Brook could actually do some real damage to the New Zealand side, he damaged the LED screen of the Jumbotron, or the digital scoreboard near the C Lowe stand. Currently New Zealand is fighting for a semifinal spot against the already qualified England at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. While chasing, the English captain Brook smashed a six that caused partial damage to the LED screen.

This happened during the third over. Brook stepped aside and flicked his wrist against Matt Henry to send the ball soaring over the boundary and into the scoreboard. It bonked the screen, initially blacking out a major part of the upper corners but eventually leaving a small mark.

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The shot was a highlight in a high-pressure chase where England had lost early wickets, including Phil Salt and Jos Buttler. Despite the explosive start, Brook was later dismissed for 26 off 24 balls by Glenn Phillips.

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Is New Zealand hoping for the semifinal berth?

New Zealand’s 159/7 is proving competitive at the R Premadasa Stadium, with England 117/5 after 16.4 overs in a chase of 160. The required rate has climbed to 12.90, with 43 needed off 20 balls, while the current run rate stands at 7.02.

Earlier, Glenn Phillips top-scored with 39 off 28, while Tim Seifert (35 off 25) and Finn Allen (29 off 19) powered the start. England’s spin trio—Adil Rashid (2/28), Will Jacks (2/23) and Rehan Ahmed (2/28)—shared six wickets.

In reply, England stumbled early to 2/2, losing Phil Salt and Jos Buttler inside two overs. Tom Banton finished on 33 off 23. Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed is trying to tape the chase. Rachin Ravindra has starred with the ball, claiming 2/19 in 3.4 overs, keeping New Zealand firmly ahead in this Super Eights clash.