<p>Sam Billings-led Oval Invincibles beat Trent Rockets to win men's The Hundred 2025 on Sunday (Aug 31). With the win, Billings etched his name in the history as one of the most successful skippers in shortest format of the game. He now has five titles to his name as skipper, only behind India legends MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma in the list. Dhoni tops the list with 9 T20 titles to his name as captain (5 IPLs, 2 Champions League, 1 Asia Cup, 1 T20 World Cup) while Rohit comes second with 8 T20 titles as captain (5 IPLs, 2 Champions League, 1 T20 World Cup).</p><h2><strong>Sam Billings joins Most T20 titles as captains list</strong></h2><p>The latest Hundred men's title with the Oval Invincibles was Billings' third as skipper. He also led Dubai Capitals to ILT20 title this year and had won the T20 blast as skipper with Kent Spitfires in 2021. He shares the number three position on most T20 titles as skipper list with Pakistan's Shoaib Malik while West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo is next with four trophies..</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-oldest-djokovic-emulates-jimmy-connors-goes-past-federer-and-agassi-in-historic-us-open-2025-r16-win-1756704948883">'Oldest' Djokovic emulates Jimmy Connors, goes past Federer and Agassi in historic US Open R16 win</a></p><p>Malik has won five titles as Sialkot Stallions skipper in Pakistan's National T20 Cup. Bravo, on the other hand, won a title each with St Kitts &amp; Nevis Patriots and Trinidad &amp; Tobago Red Steel and two with Trinbago Knight Riders as captain in Caribbean Premier League (CPL).</p><h2><strong>Oval Invincibles create history with three-peat of The Hundred titles</strong></h2><p>Oval Invincibles' latest The Hundred trophy made them the first team in the competition to score a three-peat. Before winning it in 2025, they had won the titles in 2024 and 2023 as well. Overall, they are sixth team in the history to win a T20 title three times or more back-to-back.</p><p>Before the Invincibles, the feat was achieved by Victoria (Australia T20 competition) in 2005-06, 2006-07 &amp;, 2007-08, Sialkot Stallions (Pakistan National T20 Cup) in 2006, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2009, 2009-10, Wayamba (Sri Lanka Domestic T20 Cup) in 2008, 2009 &amp; 2010, Trinidad and Tobago (Caribbean T20 Cup) in 2011, 2012 and 2013, Titans (South Africa T20) in 2015, 2016 &amp; 2017, and Jaffna Kings (Sri Lanka Premier League) in 2020, 2021 &amp; 2022.</p>

Oval Invincibles captain Sam Billings, with five T20 titles as captain, is now joint-third on the list behind MS Dhoni (9) and Rohit Sharma (8). He shares the third place on the list with Pakistan's Shoaib Malik.

Sam Billings-led Oval Invincibles beat Trent Rockets to win men's The Hundred 2025 on Sunday (Aug 31). With the win, Billings etched his name in the history as one of the most successful skippers in shortest format of the game. He now has five titles to his name as skipper, only behind India legends MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma in the list. Dhoni tops the list with 9 T20 titles to his name as captain (5 IPLs, 2 Champions League, 1 Asia Cup, 1 T20 World Cup) while Rohit comes second with 8 T20 titles as captain (5 IPLs, 2 Champions League, 1 T20 World Cup). Sam Billings joins Most T20 titles as captains list The latest Hundred men's title with the Oval Invincibles was Billings' third as skipper. He also led Dubai Capitals to ILT20 title this year and had won the T20 blast as skipper with Kent Spitfires in 2021. He shares the number three position on most T20 titles as skipper list with Pakistan's Shoaib Malik while West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo is next with four trophies.. Also Read - 'Oldest' Djokovic emulates Jimmy Connors, goes past Federer and Agassi in historic US Open R16 win Malik has won five titles as Sialkot Stallions skipper in Pakistan's National T20 Cup. Bravo, on the other hand, won a title each with St Kitts & Nevis Patriots and Trinidad & Tobago Red Steel and two with Trinbago Knight Riders as captain in Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Oval Invincibles create history with three-peat of The Hundred titles Oval Invincibles' latest The Hundred trophy made them the first team in the competition to score a three-peat. Before winning it in 2025, they had won the titles in 2024 and 2023 as well. Overall, they are sixth team in the history to win a T20 title three times or more back-to-back. Before the Invincibles, the feat was achieved by Victoria (Australia T20 competition) in 2005-06, 2006-07 &, 2007-08, Sialkot Stallions (Pakistan National T20 Cup) in 2006, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2009, 2009-10, Wayamba (Sri Lanka Domestic T20 Cup) in 2008, 2009 & 2010, Trinidad and Tobago (Caribbean T20 Cup) in 2011, 2012 and 2013, Titans (South Africa T20) in 2015, 2016 & 2017, and Jaffna Kings (Sri Lanka Premier League) in 2020, 2021 & 2022.

<p>Oval Invincibles captain Sam Billings, with five T20 titles as captain, is now joint-third on the list behind MS Dhoni (9) and Rohit Sharma (8). He shares the third place on the list with Pakistan's Shoaib Malik.</p>

Next to Dhoni and Rohit - Sam Billings now has most T20 titles as captain after leading Oval Invincibles to third straight trophy

<p>Rain stops play, bad light stops play and other reasons are often common in cricket as playing time is interrupted. However, on Tuesday (August 5), a bizarre situation made rounds as a fox, yes, a fox, invaded a cricket match in The Hundred as play temporarily halted in England’s annual franchise competition. The incident took place at the ‘Home of Cricket’ when a derby contest between London Spirit and Oval Invincibles was underway.</p>

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<h2><strong>Fox invades Lord’s pitch</strong></h2><p>The incident occurred as the Invincibles were looking to chase down the target for a win and with Spirit pacer Daniel Worrall about to deliver. The interruption from the fox certainly amused the commentators, Eoin Morgan and Stuart Broad, who were left wondering how to get the wild animal off the ground without causing any issues.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Some netizens compared the fox to former England football team striker Jamie Vardy, who played for Leicester City in the Premier League and is nicknamed “The Foxes”, while another one wrote, “Most entertaining thing that happened”.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another one of the users brought lead broadcasters “Fox Sports” into the context, stating he is reporting from the pitch side. One more wrote, “The fox is may be looking for the KING Power Stadium,” which is the home of Leicester City football club.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ |</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628"><strong> From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A similar incident occurred during the Champions Trophy 2025 when a black cat was seen strolling on the ground at the National Stadium in Karachi, which caught the eyes of fans and netizens. This led to a temporary halt in the match between Afghanistan and Pakistan before the former resumed their innings in their maiden Champions Trophy 2025 match.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In August 2023, during a Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) match, a snake was seen taking the field before it was spotted by former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan. The match was put to a halt before the snake made its way out of the playing area. Previous instances have also seen dogs and cats coming onto the field and intervening in play.</p>

On Tuesday (August 5), a bizarre situation made rounds as a fox, yes, a fox, invaded a cricket match in The Hundred as play temporarily halted in England’s annual franchise competition. 

Rain stops play, bad light stops play and other reasons are often common in cricket as playing time is interrupted. However, on Tuesday (August 5), a bizarre situation made rounds as a fox, yes, a fox, invaded a cricket match in The Hundred as play temporarily halted in England’s annual franchise competition. The incident took place at the ‘Home of Cricket’ when a derby contest between London Spirit and Oval Invincibles was underway.

<p>On Tuesday (August 5), a bizarre situation made rounds as a fox, yes, a fox, invaded a cricket match in The Hundred as play temporarily halted in England’s annual franchise competition.&nbsp;</p>

Fox rocks Lord's pitch! Invades The Hundred contest between London Spirit and Oval Invincibles - Watch

<p>Southern Brave won the inaugural Hundred competition on Saturday, comfortably beating Birmingham Phoenix in the men's final at a packed Lord's after Oval Invincibles won the women's crown.<br />
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After a month of thrills and spills in the new 100-ball format that has proved popular with the fans, the men's final was denied the thrilling climax it deserved.<br />
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Southern Brave scored 168-5 from their 100 balls with a bludgeoning 61 from Paul Stirling in 36 balls, while Ross Whiteley smashed 44 from 19 balls late on.<br />
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Phoenix never really got going in reply, however, after opener David Bedingham went for a duck and Will Smeed for two.</p>

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<p>Liam Livingstone gave them some hope as he struck four sixes in a rapid-fire 46 but when he was run out it was a tall order for Phoenix who ended up on 136-5.<br />
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The Hundred was launched to attract a younger audience with eight city-based teams competing over five weeks.<br />
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The women's competition has received equal billing with the men's, and Oval Invincibles took the title as they beat Southern Brave on Saturday by 48 runs in front of 17,000 fans.<br />
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After setting a target of 122, the Brave were bowled out for 73 with Marizanne Kapp taking three wickets.<br />
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"It is so historical and special," Invincibles skipper Dane Van Niekerk said. "I don't know if I'll ever be able to take in playing here. It was a childhood dream to play a final here and win it. It is special."</p>


Southern Brave won the inaugural Hundred competition on Saturday, comfortably beating Birmingham Phoenix in the men's final at a packed Lord's after Oval Invincibles won the women's crown.

Southern Brave won the inaugural Hundred competition on Saturday, comfortably beating Birmingham Phoenix in the men's final at a packed Lord's after Oval Invincibles won the women's crown. After a month of thrills and spills in the new 100-ball format that has proved popular with the fans, the men's final was denied the thrilling climax it deserved. Southern Brave scored 168-5 from their 100 balls with a bludgeoning 61 from Paul Stirling in 36 balls, while Ross Whiteley smashed 44 from 19 balls late on. Phoenix never really got going in reply, however, after opener David Bedingham went for a duck and Will Smeed for two. ✨ History-makers! ✨#TheHundred pic.twitter.com/cvFJuY0n3u — The Hundred (@thehundred) August 21, 2021 × Liam Livingstone gave them some hope as he struck four sixes in a rapid-fire 46 but when he was run out it was a tall order for Phoenix who ended up on 136-5. The Hundred was launched to attract a younger audience with eight city-based teams competing over five weeks. The women's competition has received equal billing with the men's, and Oval Invincibles took the title as they beat Southern Brave on Saturday by 48 runs in front of 17,000 fans. After setting a target of 122, the Brave were bowled out for 73 with Marizanne Kapp taking three wickets. "It is so historical and special," Invincibles skipper Dane Van Niekerk said. "I don't know if I'll ever be able to take in playing here. It was a childhood dream to play a final here and win it. It is special."

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