Sam Billings Secures Third Title For Oval Invincibles (Source: @CricCrazyJohns/x.com)
Another edition of the Hundred Men has ended, and the cricket world witnessed another edition of Oval Invincibles’ dominance. Capping off a triumphant campaign, the end can’t be sweeter as they clinched the trophy for the third time in a row.
As the team showcased resilience, captain Sam Billings stood tall. With this triumph, he etched his name in history as the third most successful captain in T20 title victories.
Billings Enters Elite Club
As the Hundred brought a whole new aspect of the franchise league in the cricket world, fans are enjoying every bit of it. After a thrilling season of the ongoing edition, Oval Invincibles ended on a high note. After winning the prestigious title in 2023 and 2024, they kept the denominational alive as they secured the Hundred 2025 trophy after beating Trent Rockets in the sensational final clash.
As the team continued their domination, captain Sam Billings stood as a strong pillar. Since 2023, they have led the side to three consecutive trophy wins and carved an iconic legacy. With the recent win, he became the third most successful captain to win the most T20 titles with five victories.
Billings first guided Kent Spitfires to Vitality Blast glory in 2021, then lifted the ILT20 trophy with Dubai Capitals. Now, his remarkable success in The Hundred has taken him to a rare milestone. Adding to this, MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma are standing ahead of him with nine and eight wins as captains.
Most T20 Titles Won As A Captain
| Captain | Titles |
| MS Dhoni | 9 |
| Rohit Sharma | 8 |
| Sam Billings | 5* |
Comprehensive Triumph Seals Oval's Thrilling Title Hat-Trick
After having a stellar season, Oval Invincibles locked horns with the Trent Rockets at the final stage, and the cricket world witnessed a thrilling show. Despite losing Muyeye early, Will Jacks and Jordan Cox turned the tide with a dazzling 87-run stand. Jacks’ explosive 72 and Cox’s steady 40 powered the Invincibles to a commanding total of 168.
Defending the total, Nathan Sowter led the way. Securing Tom Banton, Joe Root, and Rehan Ahmed’s wickets, he shattered Rocket’s batting order. Backed by disciplined support from the rest of the attack, the Invincibles strangled the Rockets to 142, sealing a 26-run win and their third straight title.
