Lord’s Cricket Ground has hosted 20 matches in The Hundred Men’s Competition since the tournament began in 2021, producing over 5,100 runs and witnessing several memorable performances. As the home ground of London Spirit, the venue has delivered high-scoring contests, remarkable bowling spells, and thrilling finishes across five seasons.
This article covers all the major Lord’s records in The Hundred, including the highest and lowest team totals, top batting and bowling performances, pitch statistics, venue trends, and other key milestones.
With The Hundred 2026 featuring four London Spirit home matches and Finals Day on 16 August 2026, expect more records to be created as the tournament returns to the Home of Cricket.
Overall Match Stats at Lord’s in The Hundred (Men’s)
Lord’s has hosted 20 men’s Hundred matches through the 2025 season. Teams batting first have dominated at the venue, winning 13 out of 20 completed matches.
That gives sides setting a target a 65% win rate when batting first, a trend that bucks the broader chasing-friendly norm across T20 and Hundred cricket.
Here is a quick snapshot of the venue’s numbers across all 20 matches.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 20 |
| Total Runs Scored (Both Innings) | 5,168 |
| Runs Per Match (Average) | 258.40 |
| Overall Strike Rate | 119 |
| Total Boundaries | 586 (413 fours, 173 sixes) |
| Highest Team Total | 195/4 (London Spirit vs Trent Rockets, 2023) |
| Lowest Team Total | 80 all out (London Spirit vs MI London, 2025) |
| Batting First Wins | 13 out of 20 |
| Chasing Wins | 6 out of 20 |
The average runs per match of 258.40 confirms Lord’s as a balanced venue. It does not favour batters as heavily as The Oval or Headingley, yet it still produces enough runs to keep contests engaging.
The 119 strike rate reflects how the famous slope and overcast London conditions can slow down scoring compared to flatter tracks elsewhere.
Highest Team Totals at Lord’s in The Hundred
London Spirit’s 195/4 against Trent Rockets in 2023 stands as the highest team total at Lord’s in The Hundred. Dan Lawrence’s 93 anchored that innings and remains the highest individual score at the venue in this format.
In the first innings, teams have posted 150+ totals eight times and crossed 100 on every occasion except one across 20 matches. Here are the notable high totals at Lord’s.
| Score | Team | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195/4 | London Spirit | Trent Rockets | 2023 |
| 193/5 | Trent Rockets | London Spirit | 2023 |
| 176/5 | London Spirit (W) | Oval Invincibles (W) | 2025 |
| 168/5 | Oval Invincibles | Trent Rockets (Final) | 2025 |
| 160/5 | London Spirit | Southern Brave | 2022 |
| 150/5 | London Spirit (W) | Welsh Fire (W) | 2024 |
The 2023 match between London Spirit and Trent Rockets produced 388 runs across both innings, making it the highest-scoring contest at Lord’s in The Hundred’s history. Both sides crossed 190, something no other Lord’s fixture has replicated.
Lowest Team Totals at Lord’s in The Hundred
The flip side of Lord’s being a balanced venue is that collapses happen here. The Lord’s slope, overcast skies, and seam movement from the Pavilion End have all played a part in some embarrassing batting displays. London Spirit’s 80 all out against the Oval Invincibles (now MI London) in the 2025 season opener is the lowest men’s total at Lord’s in The Hundred.
London Spirit were bowled out in their very first match of the 2025 campaign, and the Invincibles chased down the target with 31 balls remaining. It was a stark reminder that Lord’s can be as unforgiving as it is beautiful. Their 92/9 against Northern Superchargers in 2021 was Spirit’s previous lowest at the venue.
Why Batting Collapses Happen at Lord’s
Lord’s has a distinctive 2.5-metre slope running from north to south across the playing area. Seam bowlers operating from the Pavilion End get natural assistance with the ball moving down the hill. Meanwhile, swing bowlers at the Nursery End find the conditions helpful, especially under cloud cover.
Right-handed batters are particularly affected by the slope because deliveries angling across them gain extra lateral movement. This adds a layer of tactical complexity that few other Hundred venues can match.
Highest Individual Scores at Lord’s in The Hundred (Men’s)
Dan Lawrence’s 93 for London Spirit against Trent Rockets in 2023 remains the highest individual score by any batter at Lord’s in the men’s Hundred. No century has been scored at the venue in this competition so far, despite batters crossing 80 on multiple occasions.
Here are the top individual scores recorded at Lord’s in men’s Hundred matches.
| Score | Batter | Team | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | Dan Lawrence | London Spirit | Trent Rockets | 2023 |
| 81* | David Willey | N. Superchargers | London Spirit | 2021 |
| 81 | Matthew Wade | B. Phoenix | London Spirit | 2022 |
| 72 | Will Jacks | Oval Invincibles | Trent Rockets (F) | 2025 |
| 64 | Marcus Stoinis | Trent Rockets | Oval Invincibles (F) | 2025 |
Lawrence’s knock was the backbone of Spirit’s 195/4, the highest team total at Lord’s. His innings mixed fluent drives down the ground with intelligent rotation, showing how to bat against the slope rather than fight it.
David Willey’s unbeaten 81 for Northern Superchargers in 2021 was a demolition job from the visiting side. Willey, primarily known as a bowling all-rounder, smashed boundaries at will during the tournament’s inaugural season, proving Lord’s can reward aggressive intent.
In the 2025 final, Will Jacks’ 72 off 41 balls was the highest individual score in a men’s Hundred final at Lord’s, guiding the Oval Invincibles to their historic three-peat.
Highest Individual Scores at Lord’s in The Hundred (Women’s)
The Women’s Hundred has produced some genuinely stunning batting displays at Lord’s. Grace Harris’ unbeaten 89 off 42 balls for London Spirit against Oval Invincibles in the 2025 season opener stands as the highest individual score by a woman at Lord’s in The Hundred. Harris smashed 7 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 211.90, and her knock contained the most sixes hit in a single women’s Hundred innings at the venue.
Harris also shared a 100-run partnership with Cordelia Griffith during that innings, setting a new London Spirit partnership record in the women’s competition.
Jemimah Rodrigues’ 92* in the inaugural 2021 season, also at Lord’s for London Spirit, remains one of the defining performances in the tournament’s short history. The Indian batter dominated that innings with timing and placement, barely offering a chance.
Bowling Records at Lord’s in The Hundred
Bowlers have taken a total of 231 wickets across 20 men’s Hundred matches at Lord’s. Right-arm bowlers account for 149 of those wickets, while left-arm bowlers have claimed 82. Catches remain the dominant mode of dismissal with 163 instances, followed by bowled (47) and LBW (16).
Wicket Breakdown by Dismissal Type at Lord’s
| Dismissal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Caught | 163 | 67.9% |
| Bowled | 47 | 19.6% |
| LBW | 16 | 6.7% |
| Run Out | 9 | 3.7% |
| Stumped | 5 | 2.1% |
The high percentage of catches (67.9%) is consistent with short-format cricket, where batters take risks. However, the 19.6% bowled rate at Lord’s is notably higher than the tournament average. The slope’s lateral movement and the seam-friendly conditions at the Pavilion End force batters into misjudging their off-stump, leading to more clean-bowled dismissals.
Left-Arm vs Right-Arm Bowling at Lord’s
Right-arm bowlers have taken 149 wickets at Lord’s, broken down as follows: fast bowlers (18), fast-medium (40), medium (39), and slow bowlers (52).
Left-arm bowlers have contributed 82 wickets: fast (6), fast-medium (25), medium (16), and slow (35).
Slow bowlers from both arms have been particularly effective, combining for 87 wickets at Lord’s. The variable bounce off the slope makes it tricky for batters to use their feet against spin, as the ball behaves differently depending on which end the spinner is bowling from.
Notable Bowling Performances at Lord’s in The Hundred
While no five-wicket haul has been recorded at Lord’s specifically in the men’s Hundred, several bowlers have delivered match-defining spells at the venue.
Nathan Sowter’s 3/25 in the 2025 men’s final at Lord’s was the standout bowling display in finals history at the venue. Sowter took three wickets in just seven balls during the Trent Rockets’ chase, effectively ending the contest and sealing the Oval Invincibles’ third consecutive title.
In the 2024 women’s final at Lord’s, Shabnim Ismail picked up 3/24 for Welsh Fire, but it was not enough as London Spirit chased down 116 to win their maiden title. Sarah Glenn’s 2/17 from 20 balls was equally impactful for Spirit.
First Innings vs Second Innings Stats at Lord’s
Batting first at Lord’s carries a clear advantage in the men’s Hundred. Here is a comparison of first and second innings numbers from 20 matches.
| Stat | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
|---|---|---|
| Total Runs | 2,738 | 2,430 |
| Balls Bowled | 2,020 | 2,320 |
| Average Per Match | 136.90 | 121.50 |
| Strike Rate | 135.5 | 104.7 |
| Highest Score | 195 | 193 |
| Lowest Score | 34 | 81 |
| 150+ Totals | 8 times | 1 time |
The strike rate gap of 30.8 between the first (135.5) and second innings (104.7) is striking. Teams chasing at Lord’s clearly find it harder to score freely, particularly under lights when the ball swings more and the slope adds extra deviation.
First-innings sides have posted 150+ totals eight times, while chasing teams have managed it only once. That lone occasion was Trent Rockets’ 193 against London Spirit in 2023, the same match that produced 388 runs combined.
How the Lord’s Slope Shapes Hundred Matches
The Lord’s slope is a 2.5-metre (8-foot) drop from the north (Nursery End) to the south (Pavilion End) across the playing area. It is one of cricket’s most unique features, and its impact on The Hundred has been significant
Seam bowlers from the Pavilion End get the ball to move down the slope after pitching, creating an angle that right-handed batters find difficult to handle. Left-arm seamers bowling over the wicket from this end become especially challenging because the natural angle combines with the slope’s lateral movement.
Swing bowlers from the Nursery End benefit from London’s maritime climate. Overcast days, common during the August window when The Hundred takes place, enhance conventional swing. The slope at the Nursery End does not assist lateral movement as much, so swing becomes the primary weapon.
For batters, the slope means shots on the off side behave differently depending on which end they are facing. A cover drive against a Pavilion End bowler might deviate off the pitch surface more than expected, while the same shot against a Nursery End bowler behaves normally. This is why Lord’s produces more bowled dismissals (19.6%) than other Hundred venues.
Hundred Finals Hosted at Lord’s
Lord’s has been the home of Hundred Finals Day since the competition began in 2021. Both the men’s and women’s finals have been played at the venue in every season, making it the sport’s newest showpiece venue alongside its traditional role hosting Test matches and World Cup finals.
| Year | Competition | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Men’s | Southern Brave | Beat Birmingham Phoenix |
| 2021 | Women’s | Oval Invincibles | Beat Southern Brave |
| 2022 | Men’s | Trent Rockets | Beat Manchester Originals |
| 2022 | Women’s | Oval Invincibles | Beat Southern Brave |
| 2023 | Men’s | Oval Invincibles | Beat Manchester Originals |
| 2023 | Women’s | Oval Invincibles | Beat Northern Superchargers |
| 2024 | Men’s | Oval Invincibles | Beat Southern Brave |
| 2024 | Women’s | London Spirit | Beat Welsh Fire by 4 wkts |
| 2025 | Men’s | Oval Invincibles | Beat Trent Rockets by 26 runs |
| 2025 | Women’s | Northern Superchargers | Beat Welsh Fire |
The Oval Invincibles (rebranded as MI London from 2026) have been the dominant force in men’s finals at Lord’s, winning three consecutive titles from 2023 to 2025. Their three-peat is unmatched in any major T20-format league globally.
On the women’s side, the Invincibles also dominated early with three straight titles (2021-2023) before London Spirit won their maiden title in 2024, beating Welsh Fire in front of a record 22,009 spectators at Lord’s.
London Spirit’s Record at Lord’s in The Hundred
As the home team, London Spirit have had a mixed relationship with Lord’s. The men’s team has never won the title and finished bottom in 2021 and 2024, while the women’s team claimed the 2024 championship.
Men’s Team Key Numbers at Lord’s
Highest team total: 195/4 vs Trent Rockets (2023)
Lowest team total: 80 all out vs MI London (2025)
Highest individual score: 93 by Dan Lawrence vs Trent Rockets (2023)
Spirit’s best league finish was 3rd place in 2022 under Eoin Morgan’s captaincy, the only season they reached the playoffs. They lost in the Eliminator that year.
Women’s Team Key Numbers at Lord’s
Highest team total: 176/5 vs Oval Invincibles (2025)
Highest individual score: 89* by Grace Harris vs Oval Invincibles (2025)
The women’s team won the 2024 Hundred title at Lord’s, beating Welsh Fire by 4 wickets. Deepti Sharma hit the winning six.
Boundary Stats at Lord’s in The Hundred (Men’s)
A total of 586 boundaries have been hit at Lord’s across 20 men’s Hundred matches. Fours outnumber sixes by a clear margin (413 fours vs 173 sixes), which tells a story about the venue’s character.
Lord’s has relatively short straight boundaries but longer square boundaries. Combined with the slope’s effect on aerial shots, batters tend to favour timing over raw power. The fours-to-sixes ratio of 2.39:1 is higher than most other Hundred venues, reinforcing that placement beats muscle at this ground.
In the first innings, batters hit 222 fours and 96 sixes across 20 matches. In the second innings, that dropped to 191 fours and 77 sixes, reflecting the slower scoring rate under chasing pressure and (often) under floodlights.
Lord’s vs The Oval in The Hundred
Overall, The Oval has been the more high-scoring venue, averaging 270.85 runs per match compared with 258.40 at Lord’s. It has also produced considerably more sixes, while Lord’s has seen teams batting first enjoy greater success. For more venue-specific numbers, see our full The Oval records and stats.
| Stat | Lord’s | The Oval |
|---|---|---|
| Average Runs per Match | 258.40 | 270.85 |
| Batting First Win | 65% | 35% |
| Sixes | 173 | 247 |
| Highest Team Total | 195/4 | 226/4 |
Overall, The Oval has been the more high-scoring venue, while teams batting first have had greater success at Lord’s.
The Hundred 2026 Schedule at Lord’s
Lord’s is set to host at least five Hundred fixtures in 2026, including four London Spirit home matches and Finals Day. The tournament runs from July 21 to August 16, 2026.
| Date | Match | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2026 | London Spirit vs Manchester Super Giants | Group Stage |
| August 1, 2026 | London Spirit vs Southern Brave | Group Stage |
| August 6, 2026 | London Spirit vs MI London | Group Stage |
| August 9, 2026 | London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix | Group Stage |
| August 16, 2026 | Finals Day | Final |
London Spirit’s men’s squad for 2026 includes Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa, and South African batter Dewald Brevis. Andy Flower is the new men’s head coach.
Some teams have been rebranded for 2026 following franchise sales. Oval Invincibles are now MI London (after Mumbai Indians acquired a stake), and Northern Superchargers have become Sunrisers Leeds. Manchester Originals are now Manchester Super Giants.
Lord’s Records in The Hundred: A Quick Summary
Lord’s continues to be one of the most balanced and iconic venues in The Hundred, offering assistance to both batters and bowlers. Across 24 men’s matches, the ground has witnessed several memorable performances, with teams batting first and chasing enjoying closely contested success.
With Finals Day returning to Lord’s on August 16, 2027, fans can expect more exciting contests, new records, and unforgettable moments at the Home of Cricket.
FAQs
The average first innings score at Lord’s in The Hundred is 137 runs (136.9). Teams batting first have generally enjoyed better success, with totals above 150 often proving difficult to chase
Lord’s offers a balanced pitch in The Hundred. Fast bowlers often get movement with the new ball because of the famous Lord’s slope and English conditions, while batters who settle in can score freely. Teams batting first have won 13 of the 20 men’s matches played at the venue.
The highest team total at Lord’s in The Hundred is 195/4, scored by London Spirit against Trent Rockets during the 2023 season. It remains the highest score recorded at the venue in the competition.
London Spirit have the best overall record at Lord’s in The Hundred. As the home team, they have registered the most wins at the venue and were also involved in the highest-scoring match in Lord’s Hundred history.
Dan Lawrence holds the record for the highest individual score at Lord’s in The Hundred, scoring 93 runs for London Spirit against Trent Rockets in the 2023 season. No player has scored a century at the venue in the men’s competition so far.
