Harry Brook leads Sunrisers to historic Hundred record

On August 4, 2026, Leeds' Sunrisers recorded the highest score in Hundred history by beating London Spirit by 37 runs. The match, played at Headingley, was marked by an explosion of power and pace, especially in Harry Brook's performance.

Record for highest total in history

The Sunrisers closed the innings on 241 runs with two wickets down, surpassing the previous record of 226 runs set by the Oval Invincibles against Welsh Fire in 2025. The side hit 21 sixes, exceeding the former record of 17 sixes per innings.

Harry Brook shines with fifty off fifteen balls

Harry Brook, captain of England's short-format side, scored 50 runs in just 15 deliveries, matching the fastest strike rate ever recorded in the Hundred, alongside Adam Rossington. His assault included five sixes and five fours, highlighted by a colossal six over the mid-wicket area that helped push the total beyond the record.

Opening partnership of Rickelton and Marsh

Opener Ryan Rickelton scored 94 runs without being dismissed, reaching the mark in 42 balls, while Mitchell Marsh made 76 runs off 37 balls. Together they set the competition's highest opening partnership, with 148 runs, surpassing the previous 127-run stand between Jimmy Neesham and Tom Curran in 2023.

London Spirit's resistance

London Spirit got off to a tough start, with Jonny Bairstow dismissed on the first ball. The score reached 44 runs with four wickets down, but England's former all-rounder David Willey revived the side by scoring 83 runs unbeaten off 46 balls, taking the team to a total of 204 runs for six wickets.

Comments from Michael Vaughan

"That was a masterclass on how to strike the white ball," ex-England captain Michael Vaughan said on BBC Two.

"A few of Harry's shots had a bit of finesse towards the end, but it was just brute power. It's not easy for bowlers, the pitch is very flat, but London Spirit weren't on it.

He is just brilliant. Sometimes we watch some of his innings in Test cricket and we say, 'Come on, Harry, you're better than that.'

And we don't really give him the credit for the way that he assesses what the bowler is going to bowl to him, and he's got so many options to every delivery. He is a wonderful player."

With information from BBC Sport.