Oval Invincibles continued their dominant form, securing their third consecutive title in 'The Hundred' men's final by defeating Trent Rockets by 26 runs.
Sports News: In the The Hundred 2025 Final played at the iconic Lord's ground in London, Oval Invincibles claimed the title for the third time in a row, defeating Trent Rockets by 26 runs. This victory was not only historic for the team but was made even more special by the memorable performances of English batsman Will Jacks and spinner Nathan Sowter.
Will Jacks' Blistering Innings
In the final match, Oval Invincibles got off to a b start batting first. Will Jacks, who led the team, appeared aggressive from the outset. He played a blistering innings of 72 runs off 41 balls, which included 7 fours and 2 sixes. Jacks made his intentions clear by hitting a boundary off the very first ball.
He completed his half-century in just 32 balls, setting a new record for the highest individual score in a Men's Hundred final. His innings provided a solid foundation for Invincibles, upon which the team built a substantial total. Jacks received excellent support from Jordon Cox. Together, the two batsmen forged a crucial 87-run partnership, pushing the Trent Rockets bowlers onto the back foot.
Although the Rockets attempted a comeback by conceding only 25 runs in the final 20 balls, Invincibles had already posted a formidable score of 168/5 by then.
Rockets' Stumbling Start
Chasing a target of 169 runs, the Trent Rockets team found themselves under pressure from the beginning. The real difference was made when Australian leg-spinner Nathan Sowter was given a chance in place of Adam Zampa. Within his first 10 balls, Sowter dismissed key batsmen like Joe Root, Rehan Ahmed, and Tom Banton, conceding only 3 runs.
His devastating bowling put the Rockets on the back foot right from the start. Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis put up a b fight for Trent Rockets. He scored 64 runs off 38 balls, which included 4 fours and 5 towering sixes. However, his brilliant innings was not enough to guide his team to victory. The entire Rockets team could only manage 142/8 in their allotted overs and lost by 26 runs.
Hat-trick of Titles
With this victory, Oval Invincibles created new history by winning The Hundred title for the third consecutive time. The team has achieved championship wins in 2023, 2024, and now 2025. This achievement is the first of its kind for any team in this tournament.
- Player of the Match: Nathan Sowter was honored with this award for his impactful bowling, taking 3 wickets.
- Player of the Series: Jordon Cox received this award for his consistently outstanding performances throughout the tournament.
Oval Invincibles, which is reportedly associated with Nita Ambani, wife of Indian industrialist Mukesh Ambani, has proven with this victory that they are the most successful and best franchise in The Hundred.
