The Hundred 2026 is underway, and this season marks a new era for the tournament with franchise ownership, rebranded teams, and expanded overseas quotas.
MI London (formerly Oval Invincibles), the three-time defending champions, are chasing an unprecedented fourth consecutive title after dominating the competition since 2023.
The sixth edition runs from 21 July to 16 August, with all eight teams playing 34 group-stage matches before the knockouts and the final at Lord’s. Here’s a look at every Hundred champion from the tournament’s launch in 2021 through to 2025.
The Hundred Winners from 2021-2026
Here are the winners of every season:
| Season | Winner | Runner-up | Margin | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MI London (formerly Oval Invincibles) | Trent Rockets | Won by 26 runs | Lord’s |
| 2024 | MI London (formerly Oval Invincibles) | Southern Brave | Won by 17 runs | Lord’s |
| 2023 | MI London (formerly 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 (2025)
Oval Invincibles continued their dominance in 2025, winning the final against Trent Rockets to claim the title. The Invincibles put up a strong total, with key contributions from Sam Curran and Will Jacks, who played aggressive innings to set the platform.
Trent Rockets tried to fight back, with Jordan Cox and Muyeye hitting some boundaries, but crucial wickets at the right time by Rehan Ahmed, Stoinis, and Pennington kept them in check. Tight fielding and smart bowling ensured Trent Rockets could not keep up with the required run rate, and Oval Invincibles secured victory by 26 runs.
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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 3 Times
Oval Invincibles are now the most successful team in The Hundred’s history, claiming back-to-back titles in 2023, 2024, and now 2025. Their consistent performances and winning culture set them apart in this fast-paced tournament.
What makes The Hundred exciting is that each season brings fresh contests and standout teams, keeping the competition unpredictable and thrilling for fans. With growing popularity and ever-improving standards of cricket, The Hundred continues to deliver high-voltage action and memorable moments each year.
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.
