The Hundred was first played in 2021 and features eight city-based teams. The format is exciting and fast, and it has produced some incredible individual batting performances. Because the game is so short, every run counts more than ever, making big innings all the more special.
The record for the highest individual score in The Hundred (men’s) is 108 not out, scored by Will Jacks of Oval Invincibles against Southern Brave in 2022, followed by Harry Brook’s 105* and Will Smeed’s 101*. Read the full blog to know detail at the top 10 highest scores in the history of the competition.
Top 10 Highest Individual Scores in The Hundred Men’s
Here is the list of the top 10 individual innings in the Hundred.
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | Team | Opposition | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Jacks | 108* | 48 | 225 | Invincibles | v Brave | 14 Aug 2022 |
| Harry Brook | 105* | 42 | 250 | N S-Chargers | v Fire | 22/8 |
| Will Smeed | 101* | 50 | 202 | Phoenix | v Brave | 10 Aug 2022 |
| David Malan | 98* | 44 | 222.72 | Rockets | v Originals | 13 Aug 2022 |
| Den Lawrence | 93 | 49 | 189.79 | Spirit | v Rockets | 12 Aug 2023 |
| Liam Livingstone | 92* | 40 | 230 | Phoenix | v N S-Chargers | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Ben Duckett | 92 | 53 | 173.58 | Phoenix | v Brave | 3 Aug 2024 |
| James Vince | 90* | 47 | 191.48 | Brave | v Phoenix | 3 Aug 2024 |
| David Malan | 88* | 49 | 179.59 | Rockets | v N S-Chargers | 9 Aug 2022 |
| Jonny Bairstow | 86* | 50 | 172 | Fire | v Spirit | 9 Aug 2025 |
1. Will Jacks: 108* (48)
Will Jacks scored an unbeaten 108 runs off just 48 balls at a strike rate of 225.0. He smashed 10 fours and 8 sixes, meaning over 81% of his runs came from boundaries. Chasing 138, his team finished the match in only 82 balls with 18 balls remaining and 7 wickets in hand.
His century came off around 45 balls, making it the 2nd-fastest century in this tournament and the highest individual score in The Hundred.
2. Harry Brook: 105* (42)
Harry Brook played a stunning knock of 105* runs in just 42 balls with an incredible strike rate of 250.0. He reached his century in only 41 balls, the fastest in the tournament. His innings included 11 fours and 7 sixes.
Coming in at 10/3, he helped his team to reach 158. Despite his brilliance, no other batter crossed 15 runs, and the team still lost. This innings remains statistically one of the most dominant yet unsupported performances.
3. Will Smeed: 101* (50)
Will Smeed scored an unbeaten 101 runs from 50 balls at a strike rate above 200, becoming the first player to hit a century in The Hundred. His team posted 176/4.
He reached his century in 49 balls, finishing strongly under pressure. The opposition managed only 123 runs, resulting in a 53-run victory.
4. Dawid Malan: 98* (44)
Dawid Malan scored an unbeaten 98 runs at a strike rate close to 196, hitting 9 sixes and 3 fours. His innings powered a successful chase of 190, completed with 6 balls remaining and 8 wickets in hand.
Malan played a key role to help Trent Rockets chase the 2nd highest successful target in the Hundred.
5. Dan Lawrence: 93 (49)
Dan Lawrence scored 93 runs from 49 balls at a strike rate of nearly 190, including 10 fours and 3 sixes. He contributed almost 48% of his team’s total of 195/4, which was their highest score. The match was extremely close, with the opposition finishing at 193/5 and losing by just 2 runs.
Lawrence’s innings combined aggression and control in a high-scoring game of nearly 400 runs. His performance played a crucial role in securing a narrow win in one of the tightest matcheS.
6. Liam Livingstone: 92* (40)
Liam Livingstone is in 6th place as he smashed an unbeaten 92 runs off just 40 balls at a strike rate of 230.0, including 10 sixes, the most in a single inning, along with Jordan Cox. He reached his half-century in just 20 balls, the 2nd fastest in the tournament.
Chasing 144, his team won comfortably with 26 balls remaining. In addition, he took 3rd on 3/25, making it one of his best all-around performances. His aggressive batting completely dominated the match.
7. Ben Duckett: 92 (53)
Ben Duckett scored 92 runs at a strike rate above 180, hitting 8 fours and 5 sixes. At one stage, his team was 92/1 in 49 balls, strongly positioned to chase 170. Duckett alone tried to carry his team to chase the target as, while no other batter scored more than 12.
However, the team collapsed dramatically, losing 6 wickets for just 12 runs in 25 balls, leading to a loss by 32 runs. His innings showed individual brilliance but highlighted the impact of a lack of team support.
8. James Vince: 90* (47)
James Vince played a captain’s knock of 90* runs off 47 balls at a strike rate near 191, including 6 fours and 6 sixes. His opening partnership added 81 runs in 45 balls, setting a strong foundation of 169/2.
Later, a quick partnership with Kieron Pollard (38 off 22) accelerated the scoring. His all-round leadership and batting performance secured a comfortable victory.
9. Dawid Malan: 88* (49)
Dawid Malan scored an unbeaten 88 runs from 49 balls at a strike rate of around 180. He guided his team to chase 153 with 6 balls remaining and 7 wickets in hand. Malan contributed about 58% of the total runs and built a crucial 86-run partnership.
He reached his fifty in 36 balls and controlled the innings throughout. This knock was followed by his 98*, meaning he scored 186 runs in two consecutive matches.
10. Jonny Bairstow: 86* (50)
Jonny Bairstow scored an unbeaten 86 runs from 50 balls at a strike rate of around 172, including 6 fours and 6 sixes. His team was struggling at 55/6 before he built a 100-run partnership in just 53 balls.
He accelerated strongly, scoring 74 runs between balls 66 and 95. The team needed 17 runs from the last 5 balls but fell short by 8 runs. Bairstow played a remarkable rescue innings under pressure but couldn’t let his team to lose the match.
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Conclusion: The Highest Score in The Hundred is 108*, by Will Jacks
Since The Hundred began in 2021, the men’s competition has produced 3 centuries, and all belong to England’s batsmen. Will Jacks’ 108 not out is the highest score, and it still stands as the benchmark. Dawid Malan is the only player to appear twice in the top 10, while Southern Brave have been on the wrong end of many of these big innings! Remarkably, four of the top 10 scores came in losing causes. As its 6th edition is about to start, we expect more batters to join this elite list.
