Mitchell Marsh and Ryan Rickelton Shine in The Hundred Match

In an exciting match at Leeds, Mitchell Marsh and Ryan Rickelton reached significant T20 milestones while playing for Sunrisers Leeds against Welsh Fire. Marsh hit 7,000 runs, while Rickelton surpassed 5,000 runs. The duo's explosive batting led to a strong opening partnership, contributing to a total of 201 runs. Despite Welsh Fire's efforts, they fell short in the chase. Discover more about their performances and the match highlights.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 10, 2026, 13:49 IST

Milestones Achieved in T20 Careers

In a thrilling match at Leeds on August 10, Australian cricketer Mitchell Marsh and South African wicketkeeper Ryan Rickelton achieved significant milestones while playing for Sunrisers Leeds against Welsh Fire.

Marsh celebrated reaching 7,000 runs in T20 cricket, while Rickelton marked his 5,000-run milestone during the game. Welsh Fire chose to bowl first, a decision that proved detrimental as both players launched an aggressive opening partnership, accumulating 89 runs.

Rickelton dazzled with a rapid 40 runs off just 22 balls, hitting three fours and three sixes, boasting a strike rate of 181.81.

In his T20 career, Rickelton has played 177 matches and 170 innings, amassing 5,018 runs at an average of 32.16 and a strike rate of 149.43, including four centuries and 30 fifties, with a top score of 123*. In the current edition of The Hundred, he ranks fifth among run-scorers with 274 runs in seven innings, averaging 45.66 and striking at 173.41, featuring two fifties and a best score of 94*.

Meanwhile, Marsh contributed 50 runs from 34 balls, hitting five fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 147.03. His T20 career totals now stand at 7,033 runs across 256 matches and 243 innings, with an average of 34.64 and a strike rate of 141.18, including five centuries and 45 fifties, with a highest score of 117.

In The Hundred, Marsh leads the run charts with 374 runs in seven innings, averaging 53.42 and striking at 173.14, including four fifties and a best score of 76.

Additional contributions came from Harry Brook (23 runs off 11 balls), captain Zak Crawley (34 runs off 12 balls), and Dan Lawrence (29* runs off 15 balls), helping Sunrisers Leeds post a total of 201/4 in 100 balls.

In response, Welsh Fire could only manage 130/6 in their 100 balls, with notable performances from Matthew Short (43 runs off 29 balls) and Joe Root (31 runs off 22 balls). Brydon Carse was the standout bowler for Sunrisers Leeds, taking 3 wickets for 24 runs.