The third edition of the Hundred concluded at Lords with emotional scenes as England legend Anya Shrubsole hung up her boots. A 21,000 strong crowd witnessed Southern Brave lift the trophy after reaching their third final. Charlotte Edwards’ side may have stood out across the tournament but there have been some stand-out performances from individuals whose teams struggled this summer.
Over the past three seasons, there have been consistent performers, but the ever present were joined by some surprise individuals who lit up the 2023 edition!
Runs Scorers
Danni Wyatt (Southern Brave) – 295
It is no surprise that dynamic and versatile batter, Danni Wyatt, finished with the most runs this year. Wyatt was excellent throughout the Ashes and Charlotte Edwards cup, heading into the Hundred in top form and full of confidence. The opener was consistent throughout the tournament but Wyatt’s 59 in the final, enabled the Brave to put on a defendable total.
Tammy Beaumont (Welsh Fire) – 290
Tammy Beaumont has been the player to watch all summer. Capturing the imagination of Trent Bridge in the Ashes, Beaumont brought this flair and spectacle to Sophia Gardens where she hit 118 – the highest total in the history of the Hundred. It’s just over a year since England selectors dropped Beaumont for the T20 side due to her strike rate not being good enough. She’s done more than prove them wrong!
Phoebe Litchfield (Northern Superchargers) – 279
Young Aussie star, Phoebe Litchfield, joined the Superchargers, replacing her national team captain, Alyssa Healy. Coming off the back of her first international century, Litchfield was in form ahead of the competition. Batting at three, Litchfield put consistent performances throughout the group stages, scoring 68 against the Invincibles and scoring above 38 in five matches.
Maia Bouchier (Southern Brave) – 268
Frustratingly, Maia Bouchier, had been overlooked by England selectors during the Ashes and although she featured in the T20 squad, did not get a look in to the XI. Bouchier has taken it in her stride as she’s impressed for the Southern brave. Top scoring with 63* against London Spirit, Bouchier has thrived during the Hundred – the news coming during the competition that she will open the batting for England against Sri Lanka.
Sophia Dunkley (Welsh Fire) – 262
The Ashes were not great for Sophia Dunkley. Domestically, Dunkley has been an asset for the South East Stars but failed to display her feisty batting and didn’t put runs on the board. However, coming into the Hundred it all changed. Every single game, Dunkley scored a decent number of runs, top scoring against the Spirit with 68 runs. Wearing the Welsh Fire shirt, Dunkley has showed herself as a key player for the side – even bowling a few sets, taking 4 wickets.
Wicket Takers
Georgia Adams (Southern Brave) – 16
It’s now a well-known story that during the first training session after the pandemic, head coach Charlotte Edwards, put Georgia Adams down to bowl in the nets. Adams herself thought this was a mistake but it was in reality, the mastermind of Edwards. The Vipers captain has traditionally been a batter but the Hundred this summer, only solidified her role as an all-rounder, perhaps even a bowling all-rounder.
Sarah Glenn (London Spirit) – 11
After being ruled out of England’s final ODI due to appendicitis, Sarah Glenn came back and took three wickets in her first game in the Hundred. The leg spinner, despite not winning many games, was a key part of London Spirit’s attack, bowling alongside fellow leggie, Amelia Kerr.
Marizanne Kapp (Oval Invincibles) – 11
Marizanne Kapp has led the bowling attack for the Oval Invincibles over the past three seasons. Although it was a disappointing year for the defending champions, Kapp has performed with bat and ball taking 11 wickets and top scoring with 64* against the Phoenix. It was different for Kapp this year without her former teammate, Shabnim Ismail bowling in tandem but she still proved vital for the Invincibles.
Katie Levick (Birmingham Phoenix) – 11
Leg spinner, Katie Levick, was an ever-present bowler in a struggling side. Signing three leggies, there was clear competition for places with Hannah Baker and Abtaha Maqsood also in the side. Despite Phoenix paying significantly more for Baker, Levick was the clear first pick leggie and lived up to that expectation.
Shabnim Ismail (Welsh Fire) - 11
It was joked that Invincibles were underperforming without Ismail and Welsh Fire surpassing expectations now with Ismail in their side, but, it’s also true! Taking 11 wickets, Ismail has continued to stand out in the Hundred, this time moving to Welsh Fire in the draft. The former South African bowler took 3/12 against her former team in a winning cause.
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