Harry Brook leads the all-time highest strike rates in The Hundred Men’s Competition with a jaw-dropping 162.52, making him the most destructive batter per ball faced in the tournament’s history. This list covers the top 10 players across all five editions (2021–2025), using career stats sourced from.
What Is The Hundred Men’s Competition?
The Hundred is a 100-ball cricket tournament launched by the ECB in 2021. Unlike T20, each team faces exactly 100 balls per innings, bowled in sets of 5 or 10 from alternating ends.
The format rewards batters who can score quickly from the get-go. There’s no time to settle in. Every dot ball genuinely hurts. That is exactly why strike rate matters more here than in almost any other format.
Since its inaugural edition, the competition has been dominated by Oval Invincibles (Men), who completed a historic three-peat in 2025, beating Trent Rockets in the final at Lord’s
All-Time Highest Strike Rates in The Hundred Men’s Competition
Here is the full career table for the top 10 batters, ranked by strike rate (minimum qualification applies):
| Rank | Player | Team | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 0s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HC Brook | NSC-M | 35 | 33 | 902 | 105* | 37.58 | 555 | 162.52 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 84 | 39 |
| 2 | WG Jacks | OI-M | 42 | 41 | 1065 | 108* | 26.62 | 665 | 160.15 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 110 | 53 |
| 3 | JM Cox | OI-M | 29 | 27 | 940 | 86* | 49.47 | 610 | 154.09 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 92 | 38 |
| 4 | PD Salt | MO-M | 43 | 43 | 1138 | 86 | 27.09 | 744 | 152.95 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 108 | 51 |
| 5 | SM Curran | OI-M | 37 | 32 | 757 | 68 | 26.10 | 503 | 150.49 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 45 | 49 |
| 6 | LS Livingstone | BP-M | 38 | 36 | 996 | 92* | 34.34 | 669 | 148.87 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 55 | 71 |
| 7 | JC Buttler | MO-M | 25 | 25 | 915 | 82 | 39.78 | 642 | 142.52 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 80 | 38 |
| 8 | BM Duckett | BP-M/WF-M | 38 | 38 | 1014 | 92 | 31.68 | 718 | 141.22 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 121 | 23 |
| 9 | AD Hales | TR-M | 33 | 33 | 736 | 68 | 23.00 | 532 | 138.34 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 80 | 27 |
| 10 | JM Vince | SB-M | 44 | 42 | 1083 | 90* | 29.27 | 791 | 136.91 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 114 | 30 |
Breaking Down Each Player’s Record
Here is the breakdown of the top 10 list
1. Harry Brook (Northern Superchargers) – Strike Rate: 162.52
Harry Brook is the king of chaos in The Hundred. His career strike rate of 162.52 comes from 902 runs across 33 innings, with only 555 balls faced.
That century (105*) you see in the stats column? It came off just 41 balls, making it the fastest hundred in The Hundred’s history.
His batting average of 37.58 alongside that strike rate is the combination that makes him genuinely terrifying to bowl at. He is not just smashing it and getting out.
Brook plays for Northern Superchargers (now rebranded as Sunrisers Leeds for the 2026 season). He reportedly signed a deal worth around £470,000 for the 2026 season, potentially making him the tournament’s highest-paid player.
He also captains England’s ODI and T20I sides, a role he took on from April 2025.
Key stats at a glance:
- Matches: 35
- Runs: 902
- Highest Score: 105*
- Strike Rate: 162.52
- Sixes: 39
2. Will Jacks (Oval Invincibles) – Strike Rate: 160.15
Will Jacks is the closest challenger to Brook, sitting just a fraction behind with a strike rate of 160.15 from 1,065 runs across 41 innings.
If his strike rate does not impress you, consider this: he holds The Hundred’s all-time highest individual score of 108 not out, scored off just 48 balls in 2022.
Jack is not just a batter. He contributes with off-spin too, making him one of the most valuable all-round picks in the competition.
In the 2025 Hundred final, Jacks top-scored with 72 off 41 balls, the highest individual score in a men’s final, helping Oval Invincibles post 168-5 and seal a historic three-peat.
His 1,065 runs across five editions of The Hundred also place him among the all-time leading run-scorers in the competition.
Key stats at a glance:
- Matches: 42
- Runs: 1,065
- Highest Score: 108*
- Strike Rate: 160.15
- Sixes: 53
3. Jordan Cox (Oval Invincibles) – Strike Rate: 154.09
Jordan Cox has quickly become one of The Hundred’s most feared batters despite having a shorter career span (2022–2025) compared to most others on this list.
His strike rate of 154.09 is backed by a remarkable average of 49.47, which is the highest among the top 10 on this list. That means he scores fast and stays at the crease.
In 2025, Cox was named the Men’s Hundred MVP, hitting the most runs (367), the most sixes (22), and the joint-highest score (86 not out), all at a strike rate of 173.93 that season.
His 22 sixes in the 2025 edition were the most in any single edition since Liam Livingstone smashed 27 in 2021.
Key stats at a glance:
- Matches: 29
- Runs: 940
- Highest Score: 86*
- Strike Rate: 154.09
- Sixes: 38
4. Phil Salt (Manchester Originals) – Strike Rate: 152.95
Phil Salt is the only player in the top 5 without a century in The Hundred, but that barely matters when you are scoring at 152.95.
He is the most prolific run-scorer among the top 5, having racked up 1,138 runs across 43 innings. His consistency sets him apart from the rest.
Salt is also among the nine batters to have crossed 1,000 career runs in The Hundred.
His aggressive opening style, combined with strong technique, makes him one of the most reliable powerplay batters in the competition’s history.
Key stats at a glance:
- Matches: 43
- Runs: 1,138
- Highest Score: 86
- Strike Rate: 152.95
- Sixes: 51
5. Sam Curran (Oval Invincibles) – Strike Rate: 150.49
Sam Curran is the all-rounder on this list, and arguably the most impactful one, given what he contributes with the ball too.
In the 2025 season, Curran smashed 238 runs at a strike rate of 176.29 and also picked up 12 wickets, giving him a player rating of 7.5 on ESPNcricinfo’s fan ratings that season.
His career strike rate of 150.49 is built across 757 runs in 32 innings, and his 49 sixes in The Hundred tells you he is not here to nudge singles.
What makes Curran special is the phase he bats in. He often comes in the final third of the innings and still manages to shift gears instantly.
Key stats at a glance:
- Matches: 37
- Runs: 757
- Highest Score: 68
- Strike Rate: 150.49
- Sixes: 49
6. Liam Livingstone (Birmingham Phoenix) – Strike Rate: 148.87
Liam Livingstone is the six-hitter’s six-hitter. His 71 sixes across 36 innings are by far the most among the top 10 on this list.
To put that in perspective: he has hit more sixes in The Hundred than any other batter in this ranking, and he is sixth in strike rate. That is remarkable.
His record of 27 sixes in the 2021 inaugural edition still stands as the most sixes in a single Hundred campaign by any men’s batter.
He has 996 runs and a strike rate of 148.87 with a solid average of 34.34. The man can be destructive and consistent at the same time, which is harder to do than it looks.
Key stats at a glance:
- Matches: 38
- Runs: 996
- Highest Score: 92*
- Strike Rate: 148.87
- Sixes: 71
7. Jos Buttler (Manchester Originals) – Strike Rate: 142.52
Jos Buttler is the most experienced white-ball batter on this list, but The Hundred has not been his most prolific hunting ground compared to formats like the IPL.
Still, a career strike rate of 142.52 with 915 runs at an average of 39.78 shows he uses his time well. He has the most fifties (8) among any player in the top 10, showing consistency even when the big hits do not always come.
His availability has been limited by England captaincy commitments, which explains the lower match count (25) despite playing since 2021.
Key stats at a glance:
- Matches: 25
- Runs: 915
- Highest Score: 82
- Strike Rate: 142.52
- Sixes: 38
8. Ben Duckett (Birmingham Phoenix / Welsh Fire) – Strike Rate: 141.22
Ben Duckett is the highest boundary-hitter (4s) in the top 10, with a remarkable 121 fours across 38 innings. Compare that to Livingstone’s 55, and you get a sense of how differently these two bat.
Duckett’s game is built on placement and placement. He does not smash as many sixes (just 23), but he finds the gaps like few others can.
His 1,014 runs put him among the rare group of batters to have crossed 1,000 career runs in The Hundred. He averaged 31.68, which is entirely acceptable for the format.
Key stats at a glance:
- Matches: 38
- Runs: 1,014
- Highest Score: 92
- Strike Rate: 141.22
- Fours: 121 (most in the top 10)
9. Alex Hales (Trent Rockets) – Strike Rate: 138.34
Alex Hales played for Trent Rockets between 2021 and 2024 and accumulated 736 runs at a strike rate of 138.34. His last appearance in the competition was in 2024.
Hales is a natural powerplay destroyer who sets the tempo at the top. His 80 fours and 27 sixes across 33 innings illustrate how comfortable he is with both placement and power.
While his average of 23.00 is the lowest among the top 10, that is partly a reflection of his role as an aggressive opener willing to take risks from ball one.
Key stats at a glance:
- Matches: 33
- Runs: 736
- Highest Score: 68
- Strike Rate: 138.34
- Span: 2021–2024
10. James Vince (Southern Brave) – Strike Rate: 136.91
James Vince rounds out the top 10 with the most matches (44) and second-most innings (42) among the players on this list, making his career strike rate built on sustained performance.
His 1,083 runs in The Hundred make him one of the all-time top run-scorers in the competition. He is also among the nine players to cross 1,000 career runs in The Hundred.
Vince bats with elegance rather than brute force. His 114 fours versus 30 sixes reflect a style built around timing and placement. At 136.91, his strike rate is the lowest on this list, but still well above what most batters can manage.
Key stats at a glance:
- Matches: 44
- Runs: 1,083
- Highest Score: 90*
- Strike Rate: 136.91
- Fours: 114
What Is Considered a Good Strike Rate in The Hundred?
In the Hundred format, any strike rate above 130 is considered strong for a regular batter. Above 150 puts you in elite company.
For context, a strike rate of 100 means you are scoring 1 run per ball, which is actually below par for this format. The pace of scoring expected in The Hundred is significantly higher than in Test cricket or even ODIs.
Here is a simple breakdown to give you a reference point:
| Strike Rate Range | Category |
|---|---|
| 160+ | Elite, match-winning pace |
| 145–159 | High-impact, consistent threat |
| 130–144 | Solid, above average |
| 115–129 | Average for the format |
| Below 115 | Below par for top-order batters |
Brook and Jacks sitting above 160 across multi-year careers is the kind of stat that makes opposition coaches lose sleep the night before a game.
Which Teams Have the Most High-Strike-Rate Batters?
Oval Invincibles (Men) dominate this list with three players in the top 5: Will Jacks (2nd), Jordan Cox (3rd), and Sam Curran (5th).
That concentration of firepower is not a coincidence. Their three-peat (2023, 2024, 2025) is directly linked to having the most explosive batting unit in the competition.
Here is a team breakdown of the top 10 batters by strike rate:
| Team | Players in Top 10 |
|---|---|
| Oval Invincibles (OI-M) | Jacks, Cox, Curran (3 players) |
| Manchester Originals (MO-M) | Salt, Buttler (2 players) |
| Northern Superchargers (NSC-M) | Brook (1 player) |
| Birmingham Phoenix (BP-M) | Livingstone, Duckett (2 players) |
| Trent Rockets (TR-M) | Hales (1 player) |
| Southern Brave (SB-M) | Vince (1 player) |
Key Records and Milestones Worth Knowing
- Fastest hundred in The Hundred history: Harry Brook (105* off 41 balls)
- Highest individual score in The Hundred Men’s: Will Jacks (108* off 48 balls in 2022)
- Most sixes in a single edition: Liam Livingstone (27 in 2021)
- Most sixes in the 2025 edition: Jordan Cox (22)
- Highest team total in Men’s Hundred history: Oval Invincibles, 226/4 vs Welsh Fire in 2025
- Most career runs (top 10 SR list): Phil Salt (1,138 runs)
- Best average among top 10 SR batters: Jordan Cox (49.47)
- Most fours among top 10 SR batters: Ben Duckett (121)
- Most sixes among top 10 SR batters: Liam Livingstone (71)
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Harry Brook has the Highest Strike rate in The Hundred Men’s Competition (162.52)
Harry Brook, Will Jacks, and Jordan Cox sit at the top of The Hundred Men’s all-time strike rate charts for good reason. These three have redefined what fast scoring looks like in the format. Beyond the top 3, players like Liam Livingstone (71 sixes) and Phil Salt (1,138 runs) offer a different kind of value.
Together, this top 10 captures the best of what The Hundred has to offer as a batting spectacle.
