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Oval Invincibles win 2023 Hundred title

By Gaurav Tripathi

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Invincibles script history

Oval Invincibles clinched the 2023 The Hundred title, defeating Manchester Originals by 14 runs at Lord's.

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The summary of final

Batting first, the Invincibles were reduced to 34/5. However, Jimmy Neesham (57*) and Curran (67*) took them to 161/5. In reply, the Originals lost wickets at regular intervals and were restricted to 147/6. Curran returned with 1/25.

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Highest partnership in The Hundred

Neesham and Curran's 127-run stand for the sixth wicket in the final is the highest for any wicket in the history of The Hundred.

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A top-place finish in the league stage

The Sam Billings-led side indeed dominated the entire season. With six wins in eight matches, the Invincibles topped the league stage.

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The Hundred 2023: Most runs for Invincibles

With 227 runs in nine games at a strike rate of 154.42, Will Jacks was Invincibles's leading run-getter this season.

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The Hundred 2023: Most wickets for Invincibles

Leg-spinner Nathan Sowter was Invincibles's highest wicket-taker in the season with 11 wickets in nine games at an economy of 9.60.

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