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Well, truth be told, The Hundred in its nearly half a decade history has emerged as an exciting and encouraging new format in white ball league-based cricket that has heightened cricket's appeal as a sport in farflung geographies, far removed from the usual ecosystem of the game. It has given new talents a brand new platform to express and speak for itself and filled stadia around England with new-age enthusiastic fans who may see in the game we so dearly love, emergence of formats that are light and day different from the longest format. With wide participation from regions such as the Caribbean, Australia and even Afghanistan, The Hundred has breathed a fresh lease of life to a sport that can sometimes be drowsy.
But then, at the same time, barring the bustle of the Hundred, there have also been occasions where teams have failed with the bat, haven't quite fired and thus, resulted in the lowest team totals in The Hundred's Men's history. Let us take a look at some baffling low scoring encounters that resulted in lowest team totals in the The Hundred men's history.
Here’s a look at Lowest team totals in The Hundred Men's history:
1. Birmingham Phoenix: 75 vs Manchester Originals (2022)
This was a contest marred by some serious batting collapse. Three years ago, batting first at Edgbaston, the Manchester Originals put up a very respectable 154 for the loss of 6 wickets. Their main man with the bat was Phil Salt with his 56, well supported by Tom Lammonby. But as Birmingham Phoenix came to bat, they simply failed to connect the ball and lost a flurry of wickets. Only one batter was able to cross the individual score of 30 and that was Will Smeed. Tom Hartley's 4-for was the defining act in the end that helped Manchester Originals achieve one of the great wins in the list of the lowest team totals in the Hundred Men's history.
2. London Spirit: 80 vs Oval Invincibles (2025)
The London Spirit were recently crushed by the Oval Invincibles in the year 2025 and right at the start of the elite men's competition. What was most surprising in this particular contest, which wasn't much of a contest by the way, was that despite having the likes of David Warner, Kane Williamson and others in their ranks, the London Spirit were quite simply left dumbfounded. Starring with the white ball against them was a certain Rashid Khan, the talismanic and trailblazing leg spinner and a googly specialist. His famed 3-for paved way for a collapse that wasn't hard to ignore and with 80 all out, the London Spirit, deflated as they'd never been, succumbed to the list of the lowest team totals in The Hundred Men's history.
3. Northern Superchargers: 83 vs Manchester Originals (2023)
In 2023, the Northern Superchargers weren't really fired up at all as they were able to put on only a bleak looking total of 83 against the Birmingham Phoenix side. The Northern Superchargers were actually chasing down a tall ask of 164 as challenged by the Manchester Originals. The man who emerged as the star with the bat in the contest was Jos Buttler who made 75 but off only 47. In the end, Calvin Harrison's fifer cut short the Northern Superchargers who succumbed to a huge defeat.
4. Manchester Originals: 86/8 vs Welsh Fire (2024)
At the Old Trafford just last year, the Manchester Originals, basically the home side playing at its home ground put forth what can only be called a 'now show.' Isn't it? The trinity of David Payne, Josh Little and David Willey put forth a stellar bowling show and bundled out the Manchester Originals for just 86 in the end.
Barring Scott Currie, who made 26 of those 86 runs, the rest weren't able to put on even the slightest fighting act, whatsoever and in the end, Welsh Fire fired themselves on way to a fine win.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which was the recent low scoring total put on in The Hundred?
It was London Spirit, who made 80 all-out vs Oval Invincibles.
What was Birmingham Phoenix's lowest team total ever in The Hundred?
In 2022, they made 75 versus Manchester Originals.
