The thrilling conclusion of The Hundred cricket tournament in England saw Oval Invincibles triumph, securing their third consecutive title. The team defeated Trent Rockets in the men’s final, marking an unprecedented hat-trick of wins. This victory brings significant financial rewards to Nita Ambani’s team. The success of Oval Invincibles is a testament to the collective effort of the entire squad, with a notable contribution from 24-year-old Jordan Cox, who set a remarkable seven records this season.
Oval Invincibles’ victory over Trent Rockets in The Hundred 2025 final marks their third title in this competition. Their journey began in 2023, followed by defending their title in 2024. The impending name change for the team adds historical significance to their hat-trick of championships. Their consistent performance demonstrates their dominance compared to other teams in The Hundred.
In the final, Oval Invincibles chose to bat first against Trent Rockets, with Will Jacks and Jordan Cox leading the charge. Will Jacks provided a dynamic start. Following that, Jordan Cox, at age 24, supported Will Jacks, 26, and both of them performed well, upsetting the bowling plans of Trent Rockets. They were also the top scorers for the team.
Will Jacks scored 72 runs in 41 balls with a strike rate of 175.60, including 7 fours and 2 sixes. Jordan Cox made 40 runs in 28 balls, with a strike rate of 142.85, including 4 fours and 1 six. Their second-wicket partnership of 87 runs was instrumental in helping Nita Ambani’s team post 168 runs for 5 wickets in 100 balls.
Nathan Swater’s bowling played a critical role for Nita Ambani’s team. Trent Rockets, chasing 169 runs, scored 142 runs for 8 wickets in 100 balls, losing the final by 26 runs. Nathan Swater, the Australian-born English bowler, took 3 wickets for 25 runs in his 20-ball spell, becoming the most successful bowler and the Player of the Match.
Jordan Cox made a significant impact throughout The Hundred 2025. His consistent performance helped Oval Invincibles reach the championship. By setting seven records, Jordan Cox not only ensured Oval Invincibles’ victory but also boosted his chances of making it into the English national team.
Jordan Cox, 24, was the highest run-scorer in The Hundred 2025, scoring 367 runs in the tournament, including an explosive 40 runs in the final. He was also the only player to have scored more than 300 runs in The Hundred 2025.
Besides scoring the most runs, Jordan Cox hit the most sixes, with 22, and had the most sixes in a single innings, with 10. He shares the record for the most fifties and the highest individual score of 86 with Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow. Cox’s batting average of 61.16 in The Hundred 2025 is the season’s best.
Winning the title gave Oval Invincibles prize money of £150,000, approximately 1.80 crore rupees. Jordan Cox, the top run-scorer, received an additional 6 lakh rupees.