Nat Sciver-Brunt scripts history, becomes first-ever batter with 1000 runs in Hundred
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt made history by becoming the first batter to reach 1,000 runs in The Hundred, accumulating an impressive 1,031 runs in just 30 matches. Representing Trent Rockets, she maintains a remarkable average of 49.09, highlighting her consistency and dominance with the bat.
Sciver-Brunt achieved this milestone during the Rockets’ match against Birmingham Phoenix on Friday, August 8, at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
Close competitors like Danni Wyatt and Laura Wolvaardt have also performed strongly, with 939 and 871 runs respectively, but Sciver-Brunt’s record remains unmatched. On the men’s side, the leading run-scorer, Phil Salt, has 995 runs from 36 matches, followed by James Vince, Ben Duckett, Dawid Malan, and Will Jacks.
Most runs in The Hundred Women
- Natalie Sciver-Brunt (Trent Rockets) — Matches: 30, Runs: 1031, Average: 49.09
- Danni Wyatt (Southern Brave) — Matches: 35, Runs: 939, Average: 29.34
- Laura Wolvaardt (Manchester Originals, Northern Superchargers, Southern Brave) — Matches: 28, Runs: 871, Average: 41.47
- Sophia Dunkley (Southern Brave, Welsh Fire) — Matches: 33, Runs: 852, Average: 31.55
- Tammy Beaumont (London Spirit, Welsh Fire) — Matches: 29, Runs: 767, Average: 29.50
Most runs in The Hundred Men
- Phil Salt (Manchester Originals) — Matches: 36, Runs: 995, Average: 28.42
- James Michael Vince (Southern Brave) — Matches: 37, Runs: 986, Average: 32.86
- Ben Duckett (Birmingham Phoenix, Welsh Fire) — Matches: 30, Runs: 891, Average: 35.64
- Dawid Malan (Northern Superchargers, Oval Invincibles, Trent Rockets) — Matches: 32, Runs: 849, Average: 32.65
- Will Jacks (Oval Invincibles) — Matches: 34, Runs: 814, Average: 25.43
Sciver-Brunt’s knock in vain
Sciver-Brunt scored 64 runs from 40 balls, including eight fours and a six, but her efforts were in vain as the Rockets lost by 11 runs. Batting first, the Phoenix posted a competitive total of 148 for five. Emma Lamb led the charge with a 32-ball 55, supported by a quick 10-ball 23 from Marie Kelly.
For the Rockets, Bryony Smith played aggressively, scoring 29 off 19 balls, while Sciver-Brunt fought hard. However, the Rockets could only manage 137 for six in response. Hannah Baker and Emily Arlott each took two wickets for the Phoenix.
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