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Sunrisers Leeds Post Record 241 in The Hundred

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Sunrisers Leeds posted the highest total in Hundred history, scoring 241-2 against London Spirit at Headingley. Opener Ryan Rickelton was unbeaten on 94 off 42 balls, while Mitchell Marsh added 76 off 37. England captain Harry Brook was the star, smashing a sensational 15-ball fifty with five sixes and five fours in a blistering knock. Brook and Rickelton added 83 off 32 balls for the second wicket as Spirit's bowlers wilted.

In reply, London Spirit lost Jonny Bairstow first ball and struggled, falling to 44-4. David Willey led a recovery with an unbeaten 83 from 46 balls, but Spirit finished on 204-6, losing by 37 runs. The win keeps Sunrisers Leeds in play-off contention, while London Spirit remain seventh.

Ex-England captain Michael Vaughan praised Brook's innings as a "masterclass" of power and flair. "It's not easy for bowlers, the pitch is very flat," he noted, highlighting Brook's ability to assess and strike deliveries effectively.