Manchester Super Giants became the champions of The Hundred men’s competition for the first time in 2026. They secured their first title by defeating Trent Rockets by five wickets in the final held at Lord’s on August 16.
Oval Invincibles remain the most successful team in The Hundred men’s competition, having won three consecutive titles in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
This 100-ball cricket tournament, which started in 2021, has seen six finals so far. Four different teams have won the title. Each season has captivated fans with thrilling matches, outstanding individual performances, and competitive contests that went down to the wire.
This article provides the complete list of The Hundred men’s winners from 2021 to 2026, details of each final result, key player performances, significant records, information on batters who scored over a thousand runs, and major changes that occurred in the 2026 season.
Complete List of The Hundred Men’s Competition Winners
Here are the details of the final winners and runners-up of The Hundred men’s competition by season.
| Season | Winner | Runner-up | Result | Player of the Match | Player of the Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Manchester Super Giants | Trent Rockets | Won by 5 wickets | Tim Seifert | Tim Seifert |
| 2025 | Oval Invincibles | Trent Rockets | Won by 26 runs | Nathan Souttar | Jordan Cox |
| 2024 | Oval Invincibles | Southern Brave | Won by 17 runs | Shakib Mahmood | Sam Curran |
| 2023 | Oval Invincibles | Manchester Originals | Won by 14 runs | Tom Curran | Jamie Overton |
| 2022 | Trent Rockets | Manchester Originals | Won by 2 wickets | Sam Cook | David Malan |
| 2021 | Southern Brave | Birmingham Phoenix | Won by 32 runs | Paul Stirling | Liam Livingstone |
Teams that have Won The Hundred Titles
Oval Invincibles lead the way with three titles, having been crowned champions in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Southern Brave won one title in 2021.
Trent Rockets claimed one title in 2022.
Manchester Super Giants won one title in 2026.
Birmingham Phoenix, London Spirit, Welsh Fire, Manchester Originals, and Northern Superchargers have yet to win The Hundred men’s title.
Southern Brave: The First Champions in 2021
In the inaugural final of The Hundred men’s competition in 2021, Southern Brave defeated Birmingham Phoenix by 32 runs to become the first champions.
Led by James Vince, Southern Brave batted first and scored 168 runs. Paul Stirling played a key role in achieving this massive score, scoring 61 runs off just 36 balls.
Birmingham Phoenix was limited to 136 runs in their chase. Although Liam Livingstone scored quickly with 46 runs off 19 balls, he couldn’t lead the team to victory.
Livingstone was awarded the Player of the Series for scoring a total of 348 runs in the tournament.
Trent Rockets’ Thrilling Victory in 2022
The 2022 final of The Hundred was one of the most thrilling in tournament history.
Manchester Originals scored 120 runs, while Trent Rockets chased down the target with two balls to spare.
Sam Cook excelled with the ball, taking four wickets for just 18 runs in 20 balls. The bowling of Cook and Samit Patel put immense pressure on the Manchester batting lineup.
In the final stages, with 11 runs needed for victory, captain Lewis Gregory played crucial shots to guide the team to success.
David Malan scored 377 runs that season, earning him the Player of the Series title.
Oval Invincibles Win Their First Title in 2023
In 2023, Oval Invincibles won their first title by defeating Manchester Originals by 14 runs.
At one point, Oval Invincibles were struggling at 34 runs for five wickets. Tom Curran played a remarkable innings to bring the team back into contention.
Curran scored an unbeaten 67 runs off 34 balls, while James Neesham contributed 57 runs off 33 balls. Their partnership was crucial in setting a strong total for Oval Invincibles.
Manchester Originals were limited to 147 runs in their chase. Jamie Overton had an all-round performance with 202 runs and three wickets, earning him the Player of the Series title.
Oval Invincibles Retain Title in 2024
In 2024, Oval Invincibles defeated Southern Brave by 17 runs to win their second consecutive title.
Batting first, Oval Invincibles scored 147 runs, with Will Jacks contributing a useful 37 runs off 22 balls.
Although Southern Brave got off to a good start in their chase, Shakib Mahmood delivered exceptional bowling at a crucial time, taking three wickets for just 17 runs in 20 balls.
Sam Curran scored 201 runs with the bat and took 17 wickets, earning him the Player of the Series title.
Oval Invincibles Complete Hat-Trick of Titles in 2025
In 2025, Oval Invincibles made history by winning their third consecutive title.
They defeated Trent Rockets by 26 runs in the final.
Will Jacks played a brilliant innings, scoring 72 runs off 41 balls, including seven fours and two sixes.
Jordan Cox contributed 40 runs off 28 balls, helping the team set a strong total.
In the chase, Nathan Souttar played a key role, taking three wickets in seven balls, dismissing Joe Root, Rehan Ahmed, and Tom Banton.
Marcus Stoinis scored 64 runs off 38 balls, but Trent Rockets were restricted to 142 runs.
Jordan Cox was named Player of the Series for scoring a total of 367 runs in the tournament.
Manchester Super Giants Claim Their First Title in 2026
On August 16, 2026, in the final held at Lord’s, Manchester Super Giants defeated Trent Rockets by five wickets to win their first title.
Batting first, Trent Rockets scored 158 runs in 100 balls. Aneurin Donald scored 38 runs off 19 balls, while Lewis Gregory contributed 32 runs off 16 balls.
Noor Ahmad bowled brilliantly for Manchester Super Giants, taking three wickets.
Chasing a target of 159 runs, Manchester Super Giants achieved the target with two balls to spare.
Tim Seifert scored 72 runs off 38 balls, turning the match in favor of Manchester Super Giants. His outstanding innings helped the team secure their first title.
This victory marked a new chapter for the franchise, which previously competed as Manchester Originals but won the title under a new name this season.
Key Records in The Hundred Men’s Competition
Several interesting records have been set in The Hundred so far.
The highest run-scorer is Phil Salt, who has scored 1138 runs in 43 matches.
The highest individual score belongs to Will Jacks, who scored an unbeaten 108 runs off 48 balls in 2022.
The player with the most wickets is Tymal Mills, with 43 wickets to his name.
The highest team score is held by Manchester Originals, who scored 208 runs against Northern Superchargers in 2022.
The lowest team score is held by Birmingham Phoenix, who were bowled out for just 75 runs against Manchester Originals.
The fastest half-century was scored by Adam Lyth in just 17 balls.
The most titles have been won by Oval Invincibles, with three titles to their name.
The most thrilling final occurred in 2022 when Trent Rockets defeated Manchester Originals by two wickets.
Batters Who Scored Over a Thousand Runs in The Hundred
Several batters have scored over a thousand runs in The Hundred men’s competition.
Phil Salt has scored 1138 runs in 43 matches.
James Vince has scored 1083 runs in 44 matches.
Will Jacks has scored 1065 runs in 42 matches.
David Malan has scored 1019 runs in 40 matches.
Ben Duckett has scored 1014 runs in 38 matches.
Phil Salt became the first male player to reach a thousand runs in The Hundred during the 2025 season, with Liam Livingstone also close to this milestone.
How Oval Invincibles Won Three Consecutive Titles
There are several reasons behind Oval Invincibles winning the title for three consecutive seasons.
One of the main reasons is the retention of key players. Under the leadership of captain Sam Billings, the team maintained stability in its core group.
Sam Curran provided crucial victories with both bat and ball. Will Jacks increased the scoring rate with his batting, while Jordan Cox delivered consistent performances in the middle order.
Adam Zampa and Nathan Souttar played key roles in the spin department, while Shakib Mahmood applied pressure on opposing batters with his pace.
The strong group stage performances in the tournament also benefited Oval Invincibles, allowing them to qualify directly for the final without having to play an eliminator match.
Runner-Up Teams in The Hundred Finals
Manchester Originals reached the final twice and lost both times, first to Trent Rockets in 2022 and then to Oval Invincibles in 2023.
They were defeated by Southern Brave in 2021.
In 2022, Manchester Originals lost to Trent Rockets.
In 2023, they lost to Oval Invincibles.
In 2024, Southern Brave lost to Oval Invincibles.
In 2025, Trent Rockets lost to Oval Invincibles.
In 2026, Trent Rockets lost to Manchester Super Giants.
Major Changes in The Hundred in 2026
The 2026 season marked a significant turning point in The Hundred’s history. With IPL-related investors purchasing stakes in eight franchises, several changes occurred in the competition structure.
Three team names were also changed.
Oval Invincibles is now known as MI London.
Northern Superchargers is now known as Sunrisers Leeds.
Manchester Originals is now known as Manchester Super Giants.
Birmingham Phoenix, London Spirit, Southern Brave, Trent Rockets, and Welsh Fire continue with their old names.
The First Player Auction in The Hundred
Starting in 2026, an IPL-style player auction system was introduced, replacing the old draft system.
The first auction took place on March 11 and 12, 2026, in London, with separate auctions for women and men.
From now on, each team can include four overseas players in their squad, up from three previously.
The salary budget for men’s teams has also increased to approximately £2.05 million per franchise.
2026 The Hundred Schedule
The 2026 The Hundred tournament took place from July 21 to August 16.
The tournament kicked off with a double-header match between MI London and Sunrisers Leeds at Kia Oval.
The final day was held at Lord’s on August 16, where Manchester Super Giants defeated Trent Rockets to claim the title.
How The Hundred Format Works
The Hundred differs from traditional T20 cricket. Each team plays 100 balls in one innings.
Bowlers can bowl five or ten balls in succession from one end. Eight teams compete in a round-robin format.
The team finishing first in the points table qualifies directly for the final.
The teams finishing second and third face off in an eliminator match, with the winner competing against the first-placed team in the final.
All finals in The Hundred have been held at Lord’s so far.
If scores are tied, a Super Five method is used to determine the winner instead of a regular Super Over.
The England and Wales Cricket Board launched The Hundred in 2021, aiming to provide more excitement in a shorter time and attract new audiences to cricket.
Conclusion
The Hundred men’s competition has seen four different champion teams over six seasons.
Oval Invincibles emerged as the most successful team, winning three consecutive titles in 2023, 2024, and 2025. In 2026, Manchester Super Giants claimed their first title by defeating Trent Rockets by five wickets.
Changes such as new ownerships, team rebranding, the first player auction, and increased salary budgets have taken The Hundred into a new phase.
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