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Wisden’s Hundred men’s team of the tournament

by Wisden Staff 5 minute read

With the inaugural edition of The Hundred wrapped up, we’ve picked out a team of the tournament for the men’s competition.

Quinton de Kock – Southern Brave (wk)

202 runs @ 33.66, SR: 172.64 | 12 dismissals

The South Africa left-hander brought flair to the scene from ball one: his first knock of the tournament was a 7-ball 21. Showed his tricks behind the stumps too, most notably against London Spirit when he took a stunning diving catch and struck with a direct hit in a thrilling Lord’s heist.

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Will Smeed – Birmingham Phoenix

166 runs @ 33.20, SR: 172.91

One of the breakout stars of the tournament. The 19-year-old from Somerset possesses extraordinary power and marked his debut with a match-winning 13-ball 36 against Trent Rockets to claim the Match Hero award.

Liam Livingstone – Birmingham Phoenix

348 runs @ 58, SR: 178.46

Thrived for England earlier this summer and didn’t stop swinging in The Hundred. He finished the men’s tournament as both the leading run-scorer and six-hitter. Pulled off an extraordinary display against Northern Superchargers at Headingley, following up figures of 3-25 with the ball with a 40-ball 92* that included 10 sixes. Looked set to rule the final before a run-out stopped him in his tracks.

Harry Brook – Northern Superchargers

189 runs @ 47.25, SR: 153.65

Played just five matches but still finished as Northern Superchargers’ leading run-scorer and the ninth-highest in the tournament. Add in his exploits in this year’s Blast and it’s been an excellent summer for the former England Under-19 captain.

Moeen Ali – Birmingham Phoenix (c)

225 runs @ 32.14, SR: 148.02 | 4 wickets @ 32.75, 1.45 RPB

Never really got going with the bat in the final but still enjoyed a fine tournament – only three men hit more runs and only his teammate Livingstone smashed more sixes. Marshalled his troops well too, much like he’s previously done with Worcestershire in the T20 Blast.

Samit Patel – Trent Rockets

179 runs @ 29.83, SR: 157.01 | 8 wickets @ 22, 1.31 RPB

Topped the Rockets’ batting averages and strike rates, and his left-arm spin didn’t disappoint either. He was particularly brilliant in a six-wicket win over Welsh Fire, conceding 11 off 10 balls before smashing 46* off just 20.

Ross Whiteley – Southern Brave

133 runs @ 33.25, SR: 144.56

Finds a spot here after a wonderful cameo in the final, with his unbeaten 44 off just 19 balls crucial in the final equation. A middle-order role in T20 cricket is a tough gig and Whiteley delivered when his side needed him most.

Benny Howell – Birmingham Phoenix

11 wickets @ 18.54, 1.20 RPB

The slower-ball connoisseur shone on a new platform, regularly picking up wickets on Phoenix’s path to a runners-up finish. Was at his most expensive in the final but that shouldn’t take away from a fine overall tournament.

Adil Rashid – Northern Superchargers

12 wickets @ 14.41, 1.28 RPB

The England leg-spinner was the leading light in his side’s attack and finished as the joint-leading wicket-taker in the tournament with Adam Milne, Marchant de Lange and Rashid Khan.

Adam Milne – Birmingham Phoenix

12 wickets @ 10.75, 0.95 RPB 

Rattled batsmen with 90mph deliveries and gave very little away – he went for less than a run a ball in the tournament. Figures of 2-8 from 20 balls in the final adequately summed up his outstanding campaign.

Tymal Mills – Southern Brave

8 wickets @ 26, 1.11 RPB

The left-arm quick has made a strong case for an international comeback. Mixing up high pace with dipping slower balls, Mills shone at the death and finished as one of the most economical bowlers in the tournament.

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