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Sunrisers Leeds smash record total as Harry Brook blitzes 15-ball fifty

Sunrisers Leeds posted a new Hundred record of 241-2, powered by Harry Brook’s 55 off 15 balls, and beat London Spirit by 37 runs.

Playing at Headingley, Sunrisers Leeds set a new Hundred benchmark by scoring 241-2, eclipsing the previous 226-run record. Opener Ryan Rickelton contributed an unbeaten 94, while Mitchell Marsh added a swift 76, and Harry Brook exploded for 55 in just 15 balls, hitting five fours and five sixes. London Spirit’s chase faltered early, losing Jonny Bairstow on the first ball and slumping to 44-4, though former England all-rounder David Willey rescued the innings with an unbeaten 83.

The Spirit finished on 204-6, leaving Sunrisers 37 runs ahead. The win lifts Sunrisers Leeds to fourth in the standings, preserving their playoff hopes, while London Spirit slip to seventh.

Why it matters

The result reshapes the Hundred leaderboard, keeping Sunrisers Leeds in contention for the postseason.

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Hundred record241-2 totalHarry Brook fiftyLondon Spirit chaseplayoff contentionHeadingleyRyan Rickelton 94Mitchell Marsh 76