Oval Invincibles is the team that posted the highest total in the Hundred Men competition over the last 5 years. They have posted 226/4 against Welsh Fire in the currently ongoing Hundred Men competition in 2025.
The 100-ball format tournament was a new invention and a possible experiment from the England and Wales Cricket Board (EWCB) when it was introduced in 2021. Like the typical T20 format, this newly added format has also witnessed combined batting efforts and so automatically high totals.
This article will present the ten highest totals recorded from the four finished Hundred Men seasons and the current season.
Top 10 Highest Totals In The Hundred Men
Like the leaders Oval Invincibles, the Hundred Men competition has seen five matches with 200-plus totals, and let’s take a look at the chart here.
| Total | Team | Opposition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226/4 | Oval Invincibles | Welsh Fire | 16 August 2025 |
| 208/5 | Manchester Originals | Northern Super Chargers | 21 August 2022 |
| 201/3 | Manchester Originals | Southern Brave | 26 August 2023 |
| 201/3 | Northern Super Chargers | Southern Brave | 06 August 2023 |
| 200/5 | Northern Super Chargers | Manchester Originals | 12 August 2021 |
| 196/1 | Southern Brave | Manchester Originals | 26 August 2023 |
| 195/4 | London Spirit | Trent Rockets | 12 August 2023 |
| 193/2 | Trent Rockets | Manchester Originals | 13 August 2022 |
| 193/5 | Trent Rockets | London Spirit | 12 August 2023 |
| 193/5 | Northern Super Chargers | Birmingham Phoenix | 15 August 2025 |
Scroll here for the match details and individual performers who made these big totals possible.
1. Oval Invincibles vs Welsh Fire – 226/4
Sam Billing’s Oval Invincibles made history against Welsh Fire in the ongoing The Hundred Men 2025 season by posting a huge total of 226 on 16th August.
Jordan Cox led this strong batting effort, scoring 86 off just 29 balls. Solid start from the openers and Sam Curran’s explosive finish at the end of the innings, the Invincibles secured a commanding 83-run win.
2. Manchester Originals vs Northern Super Chargers – 208/5
Manchester Original’s 208 for five against Northern Super Chargers is the second-highest total recorded in the Men’s Hundred competition so far.
Top order excellence was key to Original’s success after openers Phil Salt and Laurie Evans gave them an explosive start at the top order, and South African Tristan Stubbs added more to their run tally with 46 runs from 23 balls. Originals went on to win the match by 23 runs thanks to their big total in the first innings.
3. Manchester Originals vs Southern Brave – 201/3
On 26 August 2023, Manchester Originals posted their second-highest total and Men’s Hundred’s 3rd total against Southern Brave in the 2023 season.
The skipper Jos Buttler scored 82 off 46 balls and helped them chase the big target of 196 with ease. Phil Salt and Max Holden also contributed with the bat and made the target possible within the allocated 100 balls.
4. Northern Super Chargers vs Southern Brave – 201/3
Northern Super Chargers recorded their highest total so far in the Hundred competition, and the top 3 of the batting order showed exceptional performance and helped them reach the total.
Matthew Short and Harry Brook both scored fifties, and wicket-keeper batter Tom Banton’s 44 in the opening order led their way to the big total of 201/3. The Superchargers won the match by 60 runs.
5. Northern Super Chargers vs Manchester Originals – 200/5
The Men’s Hundred competition’s fifth 200-plus total came with Northern Super Chargers against Manchester Originals, and they won the match by 69 runs in the 2021 season.
The wicket-keeper batter John Simpson played one of the best white-ball knocks (71 from 28 balls) with a strike rate of 253.57, giving the fans a treat, and Dane Vilas also contributed with the bat for the Chargers.
6. Southern Brave vs Manchester Originals – 196/1
Southern Brave scored 196 for 1 against Manchester Originals in the 2021 Hundred Men’s competition. However, they lost the match by seven wickets.
Even with the loss, Brave’s first innings total was supported by their top three batters. This included the New Zealand pair, Fin Allen and Devon Conway, along with captain James Vince. All three scored more than fifty runs.
7. London Spirit vs Trent Rockets – 195/4
London Spirit scored their highest total ever in the Men’s Hundred competition in 2023 against Trent Rockets. They won the match by just 2 runs.
The skipper, Dan Lawrence, led the team with an impressive 93 runs off 49 balls, helping his team reach a total of 195 in 100 balls. Opener Zak Crawley contributed with 30 runs from 15 balls at the top of the order, setting the stage for Lawrence’s standout performance.
8. Trent Rockets vs Manchester Originals – 193/2
England’s left-handed batter, Dawid Malan, had an explosive innings against Manchester Originals in the 2022 edition. He helped the Trent Rockets achieve the 8th highest total ever in the Men’s Hundred.
In his 44-ball knock of 98, which included nine sixes, Malan showcased his skill and power. This performance ranks as one of the best individual innings in the history of the Hundred competition. The Rockets won the match by eight wickets, successfully chasing the target of 190 in just 94 balls.
9. Trent Rockets vs London Spirit – 193/5
Trent Rockets scored 193 runs against London Spirit but in a losing cause as they surrendered to the Spirits by just two runs after chasing a target of 196.
But the effort from their batting unit, led by Joe Root, who scored a fifty under pressure, and significant contributions from Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Daniel Sams, helped them reach close to their target.
10. Northern Super Chargers vs Birmingham Phoenix – 193/5
A combined effort from Zak Crawley and Dawid Malan led the batting attack of Northern Super Chargers against Birmingham Phoenix in the ongoing Men’s Hundred 2025 season.
The Chargers won the match by 36 runs after scoring 193 runs for five wickets. Their total included runs from skipper Harry Brook and Michael Pepper.
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Conclusion: Oval Invincibles Hold The Record Of Highest Total In Men’s Hundred!
The Hundred Men competition has quickly become a hub for high-scoring and dynamic cricket, with teams regularly challenging the limits of the 100-ball format. Oval Invincibles currently hold the record for the highest total, scoring 226 for 4 against Welsh Fire in the 2025 season.
This milestone reflects how the competition has evolved since its launch in 2021. Teams now play with aggressive intent, supported by powerful batting line-ups and strategic innovation.
As the tournament continues to grow, even bigger scores and more thrilling encounters are expected. The Hundred promises to remain a key part of modern, entertaining cricket.
