At Headingley on Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, Mitch Marsh delivered a powerful innings of 76 runs off 37 balls, including seven sixes, helping Leeds Sunrisers achieve the highest team score in the six-year history of The Hundred competition. The team finished with 2-241 off 100 balls, surpassing the previous record by 15 runs.

Marsh and Ryan Rickelton forged a record partnership of 148 runs from 65 balls for the opening wicket, setting the foundation for the record-breaking total. Rickelton went on to score an unbeaten 94 off 42 balls, while local player Harry Brook contributed 55 runs off 18 deliveries with impressive shots.

Former England bowler Stuart Broad commented on the partnership, saying, "Rickelton got more runs, but he really set the tone in those first 50 balls."

Marsh, 34, who has now scored 290 runs in five innings for the Sunrisers with a lowest score of 41, expressed his routine approach to game days: "I'm very routine on game day, trying to stay relaxed, which I am not, but once I get started I try and get into the game and build partnerships." He also noted his fondness for batting at Headingley, where he previously made a run-a-ball Ashes century in 2023.

The opposition, London Spirit, finished with 6-204 but were unable to challenge the Sunrisers' total. Despite a strong effort from David Willey, who scored 83 not out off 46 balls, the outcome was decided well before the end of the match. Among the bowlers hit hard was Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa, whose 10 deliveries went for 33 runs, including four sixes.

This record-setting performance highlights the dominance of Leeds Sunrisers in this season's competition.

Sources

ABC Australia News