Will Jacks makes record-breaking Hundred century as Oval Invincibles topple reigning champions Southern Brave

Will Jacks has made history scoring the highest ever individual run tally at The Hundred as he guided Oval Invincibles to a comfortable victory over the defending champions Southern Brave just four days after Will Smeed hit the first-ever century of the tournament. 

The 23-year-old surpassed Smeed’s unbeaten 101 to make history smashing 108 runs from 48 balls on Sunday night at the Kia Oval, which included a whopping eight sixes and 10 fours. 

The Invincibles cruised to a 7-wicket victory after opting to bowl first and were rewarded with two early wickets, with Reece Topley dismissing South African International Quinton de Kock and Warwickshire batter Alex Davies.  

Marcus Stonis managed the highest score for the Brave, recording 37 of 27 balls, with the visiting side amassing a total of 137 in the first innings. 

But it was Jacks who stole the show, and despite losing his opening partner Jason Roy just two balls into the innings, raced to the fastest century in the history of The Hundred, polishing his ton off with an enormous six. 

The result sees the Invincibles move into the elimination places of The Hundred, just two points away from London Spirit, who top the table on eight points.