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Sunrisers Leeds Complete Headingley Double as Men Post Record 241‑2

The Headingley double‑header produced new scoring records that reshaped group standings, denting London Spirit’s chances of reaching the knockouts.

Overview

  • Sunrisers men posted 241-2 at Headingley on Tuesday in the highest team total in The Hundred’s history, powered by a 148 opening stand between Mitchell Marsh and Ryan Rickelton and a 55‑off‑18 cameo from Harry Brook.
  • The same evening Sunrisers women chased 137 with Annabel Sutherland unbeaten on 37 and a match‑winning six, a result that moved the women’s side to fourth in their table.
  • London Spirit’s men replied with 204‑6, led by an unbeaten 83 from David Willey, but early top‑order collapses including Jonny Bairstow’s first‑ball wicket left them 37 runs short.
  • Those Headingley results raised Sunrisers (men and women) into contention and left London Spirit with one win from five matches and a much reduced path to qualification.
  • MI London face a selection impact after Rashid Khan left the tournament to join Afghanistan’s tour of Ireland, forcing the franchise to rely on alternative spinners for upcoming fixtures.