Harry Brook delivered an explosive performance, scoring a 15-ball half-century as Sunrisers Leeds achieved the highest team total in the history of The Hundred, securing a 37-run victory over London Spirit at Headingley. Batting first, the Sunrisers reached a massive 241-2, bolstered by Ryan Rickelton’s unbeaten 94 from 42 deliveries and Mitchell Marsh’s aggressive 76 off 37 balls.
Marsh and Rickelton built a formidable 148-run opening partnership, providing Brook with the freedom to play an aggressive innings. The England captain hammered five sixes and five fours, pushing the team beyond the previous record of 226. Despite the bowlers’ struggles, David Willey provided a respectable response for London Spirit, finishing with an unbeaten 83 from 46 balls to steer his side to 204-6 after an early collapse.
The victory moves Sunrisers Leeds into fourth place, keeping their play-off hopes alive, while London Spirit remains in seventh position. The match was defined by the Sunrisers’ dominance with the bat and Reece Topley’s early pressure, which saw him contribute figures of 2-30.
