century as Leeds Sunrisers set The Hundred's record score
The Leeds Sunrisers set a new record for the highest team score in 'The Hundred' cricket competition, led by a powerful batting performance from Mitch Marsh and Ryan Rickelton. The team scored 241 runs, surpassing the previous record by 15 runs.
Why it matters
The record-breaking performance highlights the high-scoring nature of modern T20-style cricket formats and the impact of star international players on franchise leagues.
Mitch Marsh (right) and Ryan Rickelton (left) combined for a blistering 148-run partnership off just 65 deliveries. ( Getty Images: Annabel Lee-Ellis )
Mitch Marsh has helped Leeds Sunrisers break the record for the highest team score in The Hundred.
Marsh smashed 76 off just 37 deliveries in a 148-run opening partnership with South Africa's Ryan Rickelton (94 off 42).
Australia's Adam Zampa copped the brunt of Marsh's assault, with his five balls to Marsh going for 25 runs.
Link copied Share Share article A brutal assault by Mitch Marsh has proved the launch pad for a record total by Leeds Sunrisers in The Hundred competition at Headingley.
The West Australian battered 76 off 37 balls with seven sixes to send the franchise on its way to 2-241 off 100 balls, the highest score in the competition's six years, 15 runs better than the previous record.
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