Sunrisers Leeds Secure Knockout Stage Berth with Dominant Victory Over Welsh Fire Sunrisers Leeds edged closer to securing their place in The Hundred's knockout stages with a commanding 71-run victory over Welsh Fire at Headingley. The Sunrisers, currently second in the group, posted a formidable total of 201-4 in their 100-ball innings, with Mitch Marsh leading the charge. The Australian opener struck his fourth half-century of the season, scoring 50 off 34 balls, and formed a crucial 89-run partnership with Ryan Rickelton. Marsh’s innings included a blistering start, with the pair adding 89 for the first wicket before Rickelton was dismissed for 40 by Chris Woakes. The Sunrisers’ batting lineup continued to thrive, with Zak Crawley (captain) hitting four sixes in a 12-ball 34, while Dan Lawrence and Matthew Revis ended the innings with an unbroken 27-run stand. Chris Woakes, making his return to the tournament, took 2-41 with a mix of pace and movement, while Harry Brook contributed 23 off 11 balls. The Sunrisers’ dominance was evident as they restricted Welsh Fire to a meager 130-6 in their reply. Welsh Fire struggled to keep up with the required run rate, with only Matt Short (43) and Joe Root (31) managing significant contributions. Short and Root shared a 49-run partnership for the second wicket, but the Fire’s batting collapsed under pressure. Brydon Carse was instrumental in the collapse, taking three wickets for 24 runs, including opener Phil Salt (13) and Marco Jansen (1). Root’s dismissal came off Nathan Ellis, who also claimed Rachin Ravindra for two. Jordan Cox fell cheaply for 12 off Matthew Potts, leaving the Fire in disarray. Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Woakes both finished unbeaten on 13 as Fire closed on 130-6, falling well short of their target.#chris_woakes #sunrisers_leeds #welsh_fire #mitch_marsh #headingley
T20 Cricket: Jos Buttler Shatters All-Time Run Record Jos Buttler of England etched his name into the history books of T20 cricket with an extraordinary innings during a match between Manchester Super Giants and Welsh Fire in the Hundred league. Playing at Old Trafford, Buttler smashed 51 runs off just 20 balls, including two sixes and six towering sixes, to reach a strike rate of 250.00. His aggressive display not only shattered the previous world record held by Kieron Pollard but also established him as the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket history. Buttler’s innings came during the second innings, where he faced the second over of the innings. In that over alone, he hit three sixes, including a breathtaking six off the bowling of Mark Janzen, which broke Pollard’s long-standing record. The 28-year-old batter, who was captaining the Super Giants in place of the injured Adnan Malik, finished the match with an unbeaten 51, helping his team secure a comfortable victory. Buttler’s achievement is even more remarkable when considering his overall career stats. With 14,833 runs from 492 innings in 522 T20 matches, he surpassed Pollard’s record of 14,803 runs. This places Buttler at the top of the all-time T20 run-scorers list, a feat that highlights his consistency and ability to perform under pressure. The match itself was a testament to the high level of competition in the Hundred. Welsh Fire had posted a competitive total of 155/4 in their 100-ball innings, thanks to a 48-run partnership between Phil Salt and Matt Short. However, Manchester Super Giants responded with a dominant chase, scoring 155/4 in just 10 overs. Tim Sifft’s 62 runs (36 balls), Paul Walter’s 37 (18 balls), and Buttler’s 51* (31 balls) ensured a one-wicket victory. Buttler’s performance was not just about numbers.#welsh_fire #manchester_super_giants #jos_butler #old_Trafford #kieron_pollard
जोस बटलर ने टी20 क्रिकेट में सबसे ज्यादा रन बनाने वाले खिलाड़ी बनकर इतिहास रच दिया जोस बटलर ने द हंड्रेड 2026 के 21वें लीग मैच में मैनचेस्टर सुपर जायंट्स की वेल्श फायर पर शानदार जीत के दौरान टी20 प्रारूप में सबसे ज्यादा रन बनाने वाले बैटर के रिकॉर्ड को तोड़ दिया। ओल्ड ट्रैफर्ड में खेले गए मैच में बटलर ने नाबाद 51 रन बनाकर कीरोन पोलार्ड के लंबे समय से चले आ रहे रिकॉर्ड को तोड़ दिया। इंग्लैंड के विकेटकीपर-बल्लेबाज ने इस उपलब्धि के साथ ही एक भविष्यवाणी भी की कि भारत के युवा बल्लेबाज वैभव सूर्यवंशी एक दिन उनका रिकॉर्ड तोड़ सकते हैं। बटलर ने अभिषेक शर्मा का नाम नहीं लिया। बटलर ने मैच के बाद इंटरव्यू में कहा कि उन्हें इस उपलब्धि पर गर्व है लेकिन उन्होंने यह भी गौर किया कि वे अपनी फॉर्म के लिए संघर्ष कर रहे थे और अब उनकी किस्मत तेजी से बदल रही है। उन्होंने कहा कि क्रिकेट बहुत तेजी से बदल सकता है और यह मजेदार है। एक दिन आप टॉप पर होते हैं तो दूसरे दिन नीचे। कुछ महीने पहले वे अपनी फॉर्म के लिए संघर्ष कर रहे थे लेकिन पिछले कुछ हफ्तों में उन्हें ऐसा लग रहा है कि वे अपनी जिंदगी की सबसे अच्छी बैटिंग कर रहे हैं। बटलर ने आगे कहा कि इसमें बहुत मजा आया और आपके पास बस दो विकल्प होते हैं: या तो आप हार मान लें या फिर आगे बढ़ते रहने की हिम्मत जुटाएं। उन्होंने कहा कि वे इन चीजों पर ध्यान दिया है और अपनी फॉर्म वापस पाने की हिम्मत और लगन थी। उन्होंने कहा कि यह सोचना बहुत अच्छा लगता है कि आपने सबसे ज्यादा टी20 रन बनाए हैं। कोई न कोई एक दिन इसे जरूर तोड़ेगा और शायद उसका नाम वैभव सूर्यवंशी होगा। लेकिन उनके लिए यह गर्व का पल है। टी20 क्रिकेट में सबसे ज्यादा रन बनाने वाले टॉप-10 बैटर्स जोस बटलर - 14833 रन कीरोन पोलार्ड - 14803 रन क्रिस गेल - 14562 रन एलेक्स हेल्स - 14449 रन डेविड वॉर्नर - 14284 रन विराट कोहली - 14218 रन जेम्स विंस - 13777 रन शोएब मलिक - 13571 रन क्विंटन डिकॉक - 12654 रन रोहित शर्मा - 12531 रन वैभव सूर्यवंशी और अभिमन्यु ईश्वरन के बीच ओपनिंग के लिए उम्मीद है वैभव सूर्यवंशी 23 अगस्त से एक्शन में नजर आएंगे औ...#vaibhav_suryavanshi #welsh_fire #jose_batler #manchester_super_jaizants #kieron_polar
Jos Buttler Becomes T20 Cricket's All-Time Leading Run Scorer Jos Buttler of the Manchester Super Giants has shattered the record for the most runs in T20 cricket history, surpassing the previous benchmark held by Kieron Pollard. The English star batter achieved this milestone during a match against the Welsh Fire at Old Trafford, where he scored 51 off just 20 balls, cementing his place as the highest run-scorer in the format. This feat marks a significant moment in cricket history, as Buttler now holds the record with a total of 14,803 runs, overtaking Pollard’s previous tally. The match, played on August 5, saw Buttler deliver a stunning performance from the outset. His first three sixes in the innings immediately shifted the momentum in his team’s favor, propelling him past Pollard’s long-standing record. By the end of his innings, Buttler had struck six sixes and completed his half-century in a breathtaking display of power and precision. His contribution was pivotal in securing a 9-wicket victory for the Manchester Super Giants, who ended a three-match losing streak. The team’s total of 156 runs was comfortably chased, with Buttler and Tim Siefert anchoring the innings. Siefert remained unbeaten on 62, while Buttler’s 51 and Paul Walter’s 37 ensured a dominant performance. Buttler’s achievement came after a challenging period in his career. Earlier in the year, he struggled with form, scoring only 87 runs in eight T20 World Cup matches, which raised questions about his consistency. However, he refuted doubts by emphasizing his commitment to improvement. “Cricket changes quickly,” Buttler said, reflecting on his recent resurgence. “A few months ago, I was battling to score runs, but in the past few weeks, I’ve felt like I’m playing my best cricket.#welsh_fire #manchester_super_giants #jos_buttlr #kieron_pollard #trinidad_and_tobago_red_steel
The Hundred auction 2026 - Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine earn paydays Sophie Devine and Beth Mooney emerged as the top earners in the inaugural Women’s Hundred auction, each securing a £210,000 salary, surpassing the previous record for the tournament. The duo narrowly outbid England allrounder Dani Gibson, who was signed by Sunrisers Leeds for £190,000. South Africa’s Nadine de Klerk, a standout performer in the 50-over World Cup and WPL, joined London Spirit for £170,000. India’s Deepti Sharma, however, received a sole bid at her base price of £27,500 from Sunrisers Leeds, while wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh was acquired by Manchester Super Giants for £50,000. Devine, 36, will play for Welsh Fire as she transitions into the latter stages of her career. She stepped down as New Zealand T20 captain after winning the 2024 World Cup and retired from ODIs late last year. Australian Mooney, a consistent batter and wicketkeeper, was the subject of a bidding war between Trent Rockets and Manchester Super Giants, with the Rockets securing her services. Their salaries, £210,000 each, far exceed the previous record of £65,000 in the Women’s Hundred and are 14 times higher than the 2021 tournament’s top wage of £15,000. These figures also surpass the highest salaries in the Women’s Big Bash League and match the pay scales of the WPL. The salary cap for teams in the Women’s Hundred has doubled to £880,000 per franchise, driven by new private investment in the tournament. This marks a significant shift from the first edition in 2021, which saw a much lower cap. Davina Perrin, the 19-year-old who scored a 43-ball century in last year’s Eliminator, became the first player sold at auction, joining Birmingham Phoenix for £50,000.#sophie_devine #sunrisers_leeds #the_hundred #welsh_fire #beth_mooney
The Hundred 2026: Men's Auction as Joe Root, Adil Rashid & Jordan Cox Earn Deals The men's player auction for the 2026 edition of The Hundred has seen several high-profile signings, with teams finalizing their squads ahead of the tournament. Welsh Fire secured the services of England captain Joe Root and all-rounder Jordan Cox for £240,000 and £300,000 respectively, while Adil Rashid joined Southern Brave for £250,000. Tom Curran returned to MI London for £260,000, and South Africa's Aiden Markram and David Miller signed with Manchester Super Giants and Southern Brave, respectively. The auction also featured a significant number of Pakistan players, with 16 of them entering the bidding process. IPL-linked teams were not restricted from signing these players, reflecting the growing global appeal of The Hundred. Teams are required to select between 14 and 16 players for their squads, ensuring a competitive balance across the competition. Among the notable signings, Manchester Super Giants made a strategic move by acquiring fast bowler Gus Atkinson for £70,000, a relatively modest fee for a player with international experience. Atkinson, who previously played for Oval Invincibles, will join the Super Giants after a brief stint with the Invincibles. Analysts noted that his availability could be affected by Test commitments, which may have influenced the lower price tag. Tom Curran’s return to MI London for £260,000 was another highlight, as the all-rounder brings a strong track record to the team. Curran’s ability to impact matches with both bat and ball, averaging 24 wickets per season, makes him a valuable asset. His signing was seen as a key addition to MI London’s squad, especially with the team aiming to build on its previous performances.#the_hundred_2026 #welsh_fire #joe_root #adil_rashid #jordan_cox
