Oval Invincibles have won three consecutive Hundred titles (2023-2025), establishing unprecedented dominance.
Three franchises total have won in five seasons. Southern Brave claimed the inaugural title (2021), Trent Rockets won in 2022, then Invincibles took over.
This guide covers every winner, how margins reveal team quality, and what separates champions from contenders.
Complete Winners Table
| Year | Champion | Runner-Up | Winning Margin | Venue |
| 2021 | Southern Brave | Birmingham Phoenix | 32 runs | Lord’s |
| 2022 | Trent Rockets | Manchester Originals | 2 wickets (2 balls) | Lord’s |
| 2023 | Oval Invincibles | Manchester Originals | 14 runs | Lord’s |
| 2024 | Oval Invincibles | Southern Brave | 17 runs | Lord’s |
| 2025 | Oval Invincibles | Trent Rockets | 26 runs | Lord’s |
All five finals have taken place at Lord’s. No franchise has home advantage. Champions succeed through squad quality, not familiar conditions.
This neutrality amplifies Invincibles’ dominance. They’ve won three times at the same hostile venue, proving universal excellence not local advantage.
How Each Team Won Their Title
2021: Southern Brave Claim Inaugural Crown
Southern Brave defeated Birmingham Phoenix by 32 runs in The Hundred’s first final. James Vince’s leadership set the template for championship cricket in this format.
Paul Stirling’s aggressive 61 from 36 balls showed how to dominate opening phases. He used boundary-hitting rather than rotating singles. Liam Livingstone’s tournament performance showed versatility mattered. He scored 348 runs plus took 5 wickets.
Southern Brave won through consistency throughout the group stage. They carried that rhythm into the final. Winning by 32 runs felt dominant at the time. Looking back, it revealed inaugural-season unpredictability rather than true championship strength.
2022: Trent Rockets’ Nail-Biter
Trent Rockets defeated Manchester Originals by 2 wickets with 2 balls remaining. This margin stands as the tightest in Hundred history.
Rockets’ ability to execute bowling under maximum pressure showed the mental resilience the format demands. Sam Cook’s tactical bowling in death overs became the blueprint for championship execution. Yet this survival-mode victory masked vulnerabilities.
When Rockets reached the 2025 final, they faced Invincibles that won by 26 runs. This comprehensive margin suggested the gap between these franchises had widened significantly over three years.
2023: Oval Invincibles Break Through
Oval Invincibles faced Manchester Originals and collapsed to 34 for 5. Most teams don’t recover from this position in 100-ball cricket.
Tom Curran and Jimmy Neesham built a 127-run partnership. This transformed the match completely. Their total of 161 proved exactly enough. Invincibles’ bowling defended the target by 14 runs.
This victory signaled a shift in championship patterns. Teams with squad depth and experienced players could overcome middle-order collapse. Invincibles found a route to victory when the script went wrong. That’s the hallmark of championship mentality.
2024: Back-to-Back Defense
Oval Invincibles faced Southern Brave in 2024 and won by 17 runs. The margin suggested control. The execution confirmed it.
Sam Curran’s tournament performance was unprecedented. He scored 201 runs while taking 17 wickets. No other player in five Hundred seasons achieved both simultaneously. Most cricketers choose: batter or bowler. Curran chose both. This choice enabled captains to field aggressive batting lineups and retain specialist bowling. Tactical flexibility produced championships.
Saqib Mahmood’s bowling spell of 3 for 17 in the final earned Man of the Match. Defending 147 for 9 requires exceptional execution. Mahmood preserved the total when it appeared vulnerable. His performance demonstrated why Invincibles don’t just win. They control finals.
2025: Hat-Trick Completed
Oval Invincibles defeated Trent Rockets by 26 runs in 2025. This margin felt conclusive in a way earlier victories hadn’t.
Sam Curran and Will Jacks contributed aggressive batting that set a strong total. Every phase functioned. The team’s third consecutive appearance at Lord’s wasn’t luck. It reflected squad construction, leadership stability, and accumulated experience. They had played in multiple finals under maximum pressure.
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Why Oval Invincibles Dominate
Squad continuity causes championship advantage. When franchises retain players, they accumulate experience. Experience enables better decision-making. Better decision-making produces victories.
Sam Billings has captained all three championship wins. This matters enormously. Leaders who return across multiple seasons understand what worked before. They know what failed and how opposition adapted.
New captains start with disadvantages they cannot overcome in their first season. Billings knows Lord’s intimately. He knows which bowlers execute under final pressure. He knows which batters handle the format’s unique rhythms.
The franchise retained Sam Curran across all three seasons. This retention compounds advantages. Curran played his first Hundred final in 2023 at age 17. That experience transferred directly into 2024 and 2025 performance.
He’s played in three consecutive finals. That’s a resume few cricketers possess. Experience matters when the format demands quick decision-making under high pressure.
Compare this to Southern Brave, who won in 2021 but finished seventh in 2022. That’s not a one-season dip. That’s a franchise that couldn’t replicate initial success.
Their squad turnover caused knowledge loss. Invincibles’ retention caused knowledge accumulation. The difference produced dynasties versus one-off victories.
Trent Rockets’ 2-wicket survival in 2022 masked vulnerabilities their franchise couldn’t fix. The 26-run defeat in the 2025 final revealed that gap.
Four years later, Invincibles had evolved. Rockets hadn’t. Franchises choosing squad continuity gain experience. Franchises choosing roster turnover start fresh. Invincibles’ choice determined their three-title outcome.
What Winning Margins Reveal
Tight margins suggest survival. Large margins suggest control. Invincibles’ progression reveals increasing dominance.
The 2022 final between Trent Rockets and Manchester Originals produced 2-wicket survival. One bowling spell could have shifted the outcome.
One batting collapse could have changed it. This margin indicates contingency. Victory depended on precise execution, not overwhelming superiority.
Southern Brave’s 32-run victory in 2021 appeared dominant. Later seasons revealed this reflected inaugural-season uncertainty. When Brave reached the 2024 final, they faced different opposition. Invincibles beat them by 17 runs. A margin that suggested growing gap despite appearing closer on paper.
Oval Invincibles’ margin progression shows the difference. They won by 14 runs in 2023. They won by 17 runs in 2024. They won by 26 runs in 2025. This progression reveals dominance. The 14-run margin in 2023 showed early excellence.
The 17-run margin in 2024 showed consolidation. The 26-run margin in 2025 demonstrates Invincibles’ gap from competitors has widened. Wider margins mean fewer vulnerabilities.
The 26-run victory over Trent Rockets in 2025 was the largest margin for any back-to-back or three-time champion.
This suggests that franchises which built sustaining systems eventually achieve command over opposition. Single-title winners cannot replicate this progression.
Memorable Winning Moments
Sam Curran’s Unprecedented Dual Impact
Sam Curran accumulated 201 runs while taking 17 wickets in The Hundred 2024. No player in five seasons achieved both simultaneously. This dual impact is unprecedented in tournament history.
Most cricketers excel at one skill. Curran’s 201 runs plus 17 wickets creates tactical flexibility other franchises cannot replicate.
This versatility enabled Billings to field aggressive batting lineups while retaining specialist bowling. Flexibility in personnel creates tactical advantages. Tactical advantages produce championships.
Saqib Mahmood’s Final Precision
The Invincibles defended 147 for 9 against Southern Brave in 2024. Defending low totals requires exceptional bowling execution.
Mahmood delivered 3 wickets for 17 runs in the final. His death-bowling discipline was remarkable. He conceded just 17 runs across his overs while taking three wickets. This precision demonstrated what Hundred finals demand.
Mahmood preserved the total when it appeared vulnerable. His performance demonstrated why Invincibles don’t just win. They control finals even when defending modest totals.
Paul Stirling’s Template
Paul Stirling’s 61 from 36 balls in the 2021 final set a template that endures. His upper-order blitz created scoring momentum that extended into the middle order. The approach was simple. Dominate opening phases with boundary-hitting rather than rotating singles.
Subsequent champions adopted this blueprint. Ball by ball, boundary by boundary, Stirling showed how to build championship-winning totals in Hundred cricket’s compressed timeframe.
FAQs
Why has Oval Invincibles won three consecutive titles?
Consistent squad selection, stable captaincy under Sam Billings, and core players like Sam Curran returning across seasons. Experience in final pressure situations creates advantages competitors can’t overcome.
Which final was the closest?
Trent Rockets vs Manchester Originals, 2022. Rockets won by 2 wickets with 2 balls remaining. This is the tightest margin in tournament history.
Who was the inaugural Hundred champion?
Southern Brave, 2021. They defeated Birmingham Phoenix by 32 runs at Lord’s.
How many different teams have won The Hundred?
Three franchises. Oval Invincibles lead with 3 titles. Southern Brave and Trent Rockets each have 1.
Has any player won multiple finals MVPs?
No. Each final has produced a different match-winner. This reflects the format’s unpredictability at the highest level.
What’s the biggest winning margin?
Southern Brave’s 32-run victory in 2021. Oval Invincibles’ 26-run win in 2025 is the largest for a back-to-back or three-time champion.
Are all finals played at the same venue?
Yes. Every Hundred final since 2021 has taken place at Lord’s in London. This neutrality amplifies dominance when teams win multiple times there.
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