LS vs SRL 20 Match Highlight & Report | The Hundred 2026 : Sunrisers Leeds etched their name into The Hundred history with a sensational batting performance, posting 241/2, the highest team total ever recorded in the competition. Powered by an unbeaten 94 from Ryan Rickelton, explosive knocks from Mitchell Marsh (76) and Harry Brook (55), Sunrisers Leeds defeated London Spirit by 37 runs in a historic clash.
Sunrisers Leeds Rewrite The Hundred Record Books
After being put in to bat, Sunrisers Leeds came out with attacking intent from the very first ball. Mitchell Marsh set the tone with a blistering 76 off 37 balls, smashing six fours and seven sixes.
Ryan Rickelton then took charge and played one of the finest innings in The Hundred, remaining unbeaten on 94 off just 42 deliveries. The left-hander struck six fours and eight sixes, keeping the scoreboard moving throughout the innings.
Harry Brook added the finishing touches with a breathtaking 55 off only 18 balls, while Dan Lawrence chipped in with an unbeaten 10 from three deliveries. Their combined effort powered Sunrisers Leeds to an incredible 241/2, setting a new all-time record for the highest score in The Hundred.
London Spirit Bowlers Struggle Against Relentless Batting
London Spirit’s bowling attack had no answer to Sunrisers Leeds’ aggressive batting. David Willey and Adam Milne picked up one wicket each, dismissing Mitchell Marsh and Harry Brook respectively. However, the remaining bowlers found it difficult to contain the flow of runs. James Coles, Adam Zampa, Andrew Tye, Jamie Overton and captain Liam Livingstone were all taken apart as Sunrisers Leeds piled up a record-breaking total of 241/2, the highest ever in The Hundred.
London Spirit’s Chase Falls Short
Facing a mammoth target, London Spirit suffered the perfect start for Sunrisers Leeds as Reece Topley dismissed Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Jonny Bairstow inside the opening deliveries.
Captain Liam Livingstone tried to shift the momentum with a quickfire 34, while Dewald Brevis added 38. However, regular wickets prevented London Spirit from building a sustained partnership.
David Willey produced a superb unbeaten 83, receiving good support from Jamie Overton late in the innings, but the required run rate proved too high. London Spirit finished well short of the target as Sunrisers Leeds completed a memorable 37-run victory.
Bowlers Back Up Historic Batting Display
Sunrisers Leeds’ bowlers complemented the record-breaking batting effort brilliantly. Reece Topley struck twice with the new ball to put London Spirit under early pressure, while Nathan Ellis removed two key middle-order batters.
Matthew Potts and Matthew Revis also chipped in with important wickets, ensuring London Spirit never recovered from their poor start despite Willey’s late resistance.
Ryan Rickelton Wins Player of the Match
Ryan Rickelton was deservedly named Player of the Match after producing a magnificent unbeaten 94 off 42 balls. His innings laid the foundation for Sunrisers Leeds’ record-breaking total and played a decisive role in one of the greatest victories in The Hundred’s history.
With this performance, Sunrisers Leeds not only secured an impressive win but also created a new all-time scoring record in The Hundred, making the match one of the most memorable contests the tournament has ever seen.
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