Mumbai Indians’ all-rounder Will Jacks, currently featuring for Oval Invincibles in the 2025 edition of The Hundred, delivered a memorable performance against London Spirit at The Oval on Monday (August 25). In the contest, which Sam Curran’s team won by six wickets, the Englishman stood out with both the bat and in the field.
During the first innings, Jacks pulled off a breathtaking moment of brilliance by dismissing Ollie Pope with a spectacular flying catch. On the 34th ball of the match, bowled by Curran, Pope attempted a straight drive but couldn’t clear Jacks, who leapt to his right just outside the 30-yard circle and clung on with one hand.
The Hundred’s official X account quickly posted the clip of Jacks’ sensational effort, and the video went viral within moments. You can watch the video here:
WILL JACKS! 🤩
The definition of a screamer 😱#TheHundred | #RoadToTheEliminator pic.twitter.com/4BHn1Syiua
— The Hundred (@thehundred) August 25, 2025
After grabbing headlines for his fielding heroics, Jacks opened the innings for Oval Invincibles in the 153-run chase and scored a blistering 45 off just 27 balls, hitting four fours and three sixes. He shared a 64-run partnership for the second wicket with Jordan Cox, who top-scored for the hosts with 47 runs from 27 deliveries.
Jacks’ outstanding batting performance in Match 29 of The Hundred men’s tournament earned him the Player of the Match award. The six-wicket victory on Monday helped the two-time champions strengthen their hold on the top spot in the points table, with the Surrey-based side now sitting on 24 points from eight games.
Jacks’ Impact For MI In IPL 2025
Mumbai Indians (MI) acquired Will Jacks for ₹5.25 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction. The 26-year-old right-handed top-order batter featured in 13 games for Hardik Pandya’s side, scoring 233 runs at a strike rate of 135.46, including one half-century (53). Alongside his batting contributions, Jacks also claimed six wickets, playing a key role in MI securing fourth place in the league standings.
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