100 balls, pure action, and crowds going wild. That’s The Hundred for you. This amazing tournament has given us some of the best cricket moments ever since 2021. Fast bowling, big hits, and nail-biting finishes – it has everything.
Oval Invincibles have stolen the show. They surely know how to perform when it matters most.
Each season has produced great cricket, close matches, and standout performances. Let’s look at how each team won its title.
The Hundred Winners from 2021-2024
Here are the winners of every season:
| Season | Winner | Runner-up | Margin | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Oval Invincibles | Southern Brave | Won by 17 runs | Lord’s |
| 2023 | Oval Invincibles | Manchester Originals | Won by 14 runs | Lord’s |
| 2022 | Trent Rockets | Manchester Originals | Won by 2 wickets | Lord’s |
| 2021 | Southern Brave | Birmingham Phoenix | Won by 32 runs | Lord’s |
1. Oval Invincibles (2024)
Oval Invincibles won again in 2024. They beat Southern Brave in the final to keep their title. They scored 147 runs at the loss of 9 wickets. It didn’t look like a big total at first. But their bowlers did a great job.
Saqib Mahmood took 3 wickets and gave away only 17 runs. Southern Brave could not come back after that. They ended up with just 130 runs and lost 7 wickets. Sam Curran had a great season too. He scored 201 runs and took 17 wickets as well.
Player of the match: Saqib Mahmood
2. Oval Invincibles (2023)
This was the first time Oval Invincibles won the title. They beat Manchester Originals by 14 runs at Lord’s. They batted first and made 161 runs for 5 wickets. That gave their bowlers a pretty good score to defend.
Tom Curran scored 67 runs from just 34 balls and was not out. He also helped with the ball and took 1 wicket for 25 runs. Manchester Originals tried hard but only got 147 runs for 6 wickets.
Player of the match: Tom Curran
3. Trent Rockets (2022)
This final was one of the closest finals ever. Trent Rockets beat Manchester Originals by just 2 wickets! They reached the target with only 2 balls left. It was a very exciting match to watch.
Sam Cook took 4 wickets and gave away only 18 runs. Manchester Originals only scored 120 runs for 9 wickets because of him. Trent Rockets chased the target and ended on 121 for 8.
Player of the match: Sam Cook
4. Southern Brave (2021)
Southern Brave won the first-ever title in 2021. They beat Birmingham Phoenix at Lord’s. It was a strong team performance indeed.
Southern Brave scored 168 runs for 5 wickets. Paul Stirling scored 61 runs from 36 balls and gave his team a great start. Birmingham Phoenix only scored 136 runs for 5 wickets. Liam Livingstone had a great season, too. He scored 348 runs and also took 5 wickets.
Player of the match: Paul Stirling
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Conclusion: Oval Invincibles Have Won The Hundred 2 Times
Oval Invincibles is the most successful team in The Hundred’s short history. Their back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024 show that they have built a winning culture.
What makes The Hundred special is that different teams reach the final each year. This keeps the competition fresh and gives all teams hope of success as well.
The Hundred is growing more and more in popularity. And the standard of cricket is getting better each season.
FAQs
Oval Invincibles have won The Hundred twice in 2023 and 2024.
All Hundred finals happen at the Lord’s cricket ground in London.
The 2022 final was the closest encounter. Trent Rockets beat Manchester Originals by 2 wickets with just 2 balls remaining.
The Hundred launched in 2021. Southern Brave won the inaugural men’s competition.
No player has won Player of the Match honors in more than one hundred finals. Each year has produced a different match-winner.
