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‘Six more!’ – Brilliant Brook brings up quickfire half-century
England batsman Harry Brook produced an explosive innings in the fifth and final T20 international against India at Southampton, racing to a half-century off just 19 balls. Batting first, his rapid scoring helped propel England towards a substantial total in the concluding match of the series.
Brook reached his fifty by clearing the boundary five times, with the sixes forming the bulk of his quickfire runs. The BBC Sport video coverage of the innings is available to UK users only, and the match itself was being played out as a live fixture in the T20 series between England and India.
In short
- Harry Brook hit a 19-ball fifty against India at Southampton.
- Five sixes powered his rapid half-century.
- England batted first, heading towards a large total.
Explained simply
T20 is the shortest format of international cricket, with matches typically lasting around three hours. England and India have been competing in a five-match series in this format, with this match at Southampton being the final fixture.
Harry Brook is an England batsman who has become a regular member of the national squad for this format. He is known for his aggressive batting approach, which is particularly valued in T20 where rapid scoring is crucial to building competitive totals.
T20 is the most popular and widely-watched form of international cricket, attracting global audiences. Series between leading cricket nations like England and India draw considerable interest and are important for players to build form ahead of major tournaments.