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In the middle of a high-stakes T20 World Cup Super 8 clash between England and the West Indies, a moment of pure, unintentional comedy lit up the field and social media. A bizarre fielding mix-up resulted in England's Ben Duckett hitting his own teammate, Harry Brook, with a powerful throw meant for the wickets.
The comical incident unfolded during the West Indies' batting innings. After a shot was played, Duckett quickly fielded the ball in the deep. With the batter running, he turned and fired a hard, flat throw towards the non-striker's end, hoping for a run-out.
There was just one problem: his teammate, Harry Brook, was also moving towards the stumps to back up the throw, and he ran directly into the line of fire. The cricket ball slammed squarely into Brook's body, bringing him to an immediate halt. For a moment, players and spectators were left stunned, before the absurdity of the "friendly fire" incident sank in.
Luckily, Brook was unharmed and saw the funny side of the situation, sharing a bemused look with his teammate. The on-air commentators couldn't help but laugh, and the clip instantly went viral online, with fans calling it one of the funniest moments of the tournament.
While the miscommunication could have been costly in a closer game, it had no impact on the result. England went on to comfortably defeat the West Indies. In the end, the only thing that took a real hit was Harry Brook, providing a perfect slice of sporting comedy amidst the pressure of a World Cup.
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