The Hundred, England’s exciting 100-ball competition, has given fans plenty of fast runs, big sixes, and unforgettable moments since it began in 2021. Among the highlights of the tournament are the rare but electrifying centuries — innings where a batter reaches 100 runs despite the short format.
Scoring a hundred in The Hundred is no small feat. With only 100 balls to face, most batters play aggressive shots from the very start. That’s why centuries remain rare and special. Let’s take a look at the list of players who have managed to hit a century in The Hundred so far.
Centuries in The Hundred (Men’s Competition)
| Player | Runs (HS) | Balls Faced | Fours | Sixes | Team | Opponent | Venue | Date | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smeed | 101* | 50 | 8 | 6 | Birmingham Phoenix | Southern Brave | Birmingham | 10 Aug 2022 | 202.00 |
| Will Jacks | 108* | 48 | 10 | 8 | Oval Invincibles | Southern Brave | The Oval | 14 Aug 2022 | 225.00 |
| Harry Brook | 105* | 42 | 11 | 7 | Northern Superchargers | Welsh Fire | Leeds | 22 Aug 2023 | 250.00 |
Also see:- Highest Individual Scores in The Hundred Mens
Who Has the Most Centuries?
As of 2025, no player has scored more than one century in The Hundred.
- Will Smeed (Birmingham Phoenix),
- Will Jacks (Oval Invincibles), and
- Harry Brook (Northern Superchargers)
all share the record with one century each.
This makes every hundred even more valuable and memorable for fans.
Alos see: Most Fifties in The Hundred
Star Performances & Impact
- Will Smeed’s 101* (2022) was the first-ever hundred in The Hundred. His innings helped Birmingham Phoenix dominate against Southern Brave, and he was awarded Man of the Match.
- Will Jacks’ 108* (2022) came just days later and remains the highest individual score in the tournament’s history. His strike rate of 225.00 stunned fans at The Oval.
- Harry Brook’s 105* (2023) is remembered for its sheer power. With 11 fours and 7 sixes, Brook’s strike rate touched 250.00, making it one of the most destructive innings ever seen in short-format cricket.
Also see: The Hundred: Most Successful Teams in Men’s & Women’s History
Why Are Centuries So Rare?
The Hundred gives each team only 100 balls, which means top batters rarely face more than 50–60 deliveries. To reach 100 runs, they must keep a strike rate above 200 almost throughout the innings. That’s why these knocks are considered historic.
As the 2025 season unfolds, fans are eager to see whether someone can join this exclusive list or perhaps become the first player to score two centuries in The Hundred. With big-hitting stars like Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, and Harry Brook in form, more fireworks may be on the way.
