Phil Salt leads the all-time run charts in The Hundred Men’s Competition with 1,294 runs from 49 matches across six seasons. The Hundred is a unique 100-ball tournament featuring eight city-based teams from England and Wales, where quick scoring and consistency are equally important.
With more players now crossing the 1,000-run milestone, the competition’s batting records continue to evolve. This article covers the top 10 run-scorers, their latest statistics, and the performances that have shaped The Hundred so far.
Most Runs in The Hundred Men’s Competition (All-Time Overview Table)
The table below ranks the top 10 run-scorers in The Hundred Men’s Competition from 2021 to 2026.
| Player | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt | 1294 | 86 | 27.53 | 147.21 |
| Will Jacks | 1278 | 108* | 27.78 | 159.75 |
| Ben Duckett | 1276 | 92 | 34.48 | 140.52 |
| James Vince | 1236 | 90* | 28.74 | 137.02 |
| Jos Buttler | 1192 | 90 | 45.84 | 149.56 |
| Liam Livingstone | 1159 | 92* | 33.11 | 148.39 |
| Harry Brook | 1056 | 105* | 37.71 | 166.03 |
| Jordan Cox | 1033 | 86* | 43.04 | 154.87 |
| Dawid Malan | 1019 | 98* | 29.97 | 130.30 |
| Tom Banton | 922 | 81 | 22.48 | 138.43 |
Source: Thehundred,com
Now, let’s break down each player’s numbers and what separates them from the rest.
1. Phil Salt – 1,294 Runs
| Matches (Mat) | 49 |
| Innings (Inns) | 49 |
| Highest Score (HS) | 86 |
| 50s | 7 |
| 6s | 59 |
Salt remains the all-time leading run-scorer in The Hundred Men’s Competition. Representing Manchester Originals and Welsh Fire, he has continued to dominate at the top of the order with his aggressive batting.
Across 49 matches, he has scored 1,294 runs at a strike rate of 147.21, including seven fifties and 59 sixes. No batter in the competition has scored more runs.
2. Will Jacks – 1,278 Runs
| Matches (Mat) | 48 |
| Innings (Inns) | 47 |
| Highest Score (HS) | 108* |
| 50s | 8 |
| 6s | 65 |
Jacks continues to be one of the most destructive batters in The Hundred. His strike rate of 159.75 is among the best in the competition, while his 65 sixes highlight his ability to dominate bowling attacks.
His unbeaten 108 remains one of the highest individual scores in The Hundred, and with 1,278 runs, Jacks has moved into second place on the all-time run charts.
3. Ben Duckett – 1,276 Runs
| Matches (Mat) | 44 |
| Innings (Inns) | 44 |
| Highest Score (HS) | 92 |
| 50s | 8 |
| 6s | 27 |
Duckett has become one of the competition’s most consistent batters. He combines quick running with excellent placement, making him one of the hardest players to contain.
Across 44 matches, he has scored 1,276 runs at an average of 34.48, including eight fifties. His 159 fours are the most among the leading run-scorers.
4. James Vince – 1,236 Runs
| Matches (Mat) | 50 |
| Innings (Inns) | 48 |
| Highest Score (HS) | 90* |
| 50s | 9 |
| 6s | 36 |
Vince has featured in more Hundred matches than any other batter in the top ten. His consistency at the top has been vital for Southern Brave across multiple seasons.
With 1,236 runs, nine fifties and an average of 28.74, Vince continues to provide solid starts while remaining among the tournament’s most reliable performers.
5. Jos Buttler – 1,192 Runs
| Matches (Mat) | 31 |
| Innings (Inns) | 31 |
| Highest Score (HS) | 90 |
| 50s | 12 |
| 6s | 58 |
Buttler has played fewer matches than most players on this list, yet his impact has been remarkable. His ability to convert starts into big scores makes him one of the format’s best batters.
He has scored 1,192 runs at an average of 45.84, the highest among the top ten, while his 12 fifties are also the most in competition history.
6. Liam Livingstone – 1,159 Runs
| Matches (Mat) | 44 |
| Innings (Inns) | 42 |
| Highest Score (HS) | 92* |
| 50s | 7 |
| 6s | 80 |
Livingstone remains one of the biggest six-hitters in The Hundred. His aggressive style has made him one of the tournament’s most entertaining batters.
He has smashed 80 sixes, more than any other player, while scoring 1,159 runs at a strike rate of 148.39.
7. Harry Brook – 1,056 Runs
| Matches (Mat) | 40 |
| Innings (Inns) | 38 |
| Highest Score (HS) | 105* |
| 50s | 5 |
| 6s | 51 |
Brook continues to score at an exceptional pace. His attacking approach and fearless stroke play have made him one of the competition’s most dangerous middle-order batters.
He has scored 1,056 runs at a strike rate of 166.03, the highest among the top ten, including one century and five fifties.
8. Jordan Cox – 1,033 Runs
| Matches (Mat) | 35 |
| Innings (Inns) | 33 |
| Highest Score (HS) | 86* |
| 50s | 7 |
| 6s | 44 |
Since making his debut in 2022, Cox has developed into one of The Hundred’s most dependable batters with Oval Invincibles and Welsh Fire.
His 1,033 runs have come at an average of 43.04 and a strike rate of 154.87, making him one of the most efficient run-scorers in the tournament.
9. Dawid Malan – 1,019 Runs
| Matches (Mat) | 40 |
| Innings (Inns) | 40 |
| Highest Score (HS) | 98* |
| 50s | 9 |
| 6s | 35 |
Nine fifties. That is the standout number in Malan’s record, the most by any player in this top 10. He played for Trent Rockets from 2021 to 2023, moved to Oval Invincibles in 2024, and joined Northern Superchargers in 2025.
Three different teams across five editions, yet his output stayed level throughout. A highest score of 98* and an average of 29.97 show a batter who keeps his wicket and keeps scoring regardless of where he plays.
10. Tom Banton – 922 Runs
| Matches (Mat) | 44 |
| Innings (Inns) | 43 |
| Highest Score (HS) | 81 |
| 50s | 3 |
| 6s | 35 |
Banton has featured in every edition of The Hundred and remains a key contributor for his teams at the top of the order.
He has accumulated 922 runs from 44 matches, including three fifties. While consistency has been a challenge, his aggressive intent continues to make him a dangerous batter in the competition.
Highest Score in The Hundred by a Player
Will Jacks still holds the record for the highest individual score in The Hundred Men’s Competition with an unbeaten 108* for Oval Invincibles against Southern Brave in 2022.
Since then, Harry Brook has scored 105* for Northern Superchargers (2023), while Will Smeed remains the first player to score a century in the competition with 101* for Birmingham Phoenix in 2022. As of the end of the 2026 season, these remain the only three centuries in The Hundred Men’s Competition.
That rarity puts each innings in a category of its own, per ESPNcricinfo records. Scoring 100 runs from 100 balls demands a near-perfect innings from start to finish.
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Conclusion: Phil Salt Has the Most Runs in The Hundred Men’s Competition
Phil Salt continues to top the all-time run-scoring charts with 1,294 runs from 49 matches, making him the first player to cross the 1,200-run mark in The Hundred Men’s Competition. He is followed by Will Jacks (1,278), Ben Duckett (1,276), James Vince (1,236), and Jos Buttler (1,192), with eight batters now surpassing 1,000 career runs.
The competition has also produced just three centuries, scored by *Will Jacks (108), *Harry Brook (105), and *Will Smeed (101)**. With every season adding more records, the race to become The Hundred’s highest run-scorer continues to grow even more competitive.
FAQs
Phil Salt is the leading run-scorer in The Hundred Men’s Competition with 1,294 runs from 49 matches between 2021 and 2026. He is the first batter to cross 1,200 career runs in the tournament.
No player in The Hundred Men’s Competition has scored 1,009 runs from 327 balls. The statistic does not match any official tournament record. Phil Salt currently leads the all-time run charts with 1,294 runs from 879 balls.
Will Jacks holds the record for the highest individual score in The Hundred Men’s Competition with 108* for Oval Invincibles. Harry Brook’s 105* and Will Smeed’s 101* are the only other centuries in the tournament’s history.
No batter has ever scored 400 runs in a single match in The Hundred. The highest individual score remains 108* by Will Jacks. In international cricket, Brian Lara’s 400* against England in 2004 remains the highest individual score in Test cricket history.
