What is The Hundred?

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What is The Hundred?

The Hundred is an action-packed, unmissable, 100-ball cricket competition that will put you on the edge of your seat. Everyone is welcome.

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The Hundred Explained

Wondering what The Hundred is all about? Find out here.

26 July 2021 01:42

It features world-class players and massive names from around the world. Eight city-based teams, created specifically for The Hundred, will compete over five weeks every summer.

Each team has a men's and women's squad, with the two competitions running alongside each other.

With only 100 balls per side every ball will be crucial in The Hundred

When does it start?

The fifth year of The Hundred will start on Tuesday 5 August 2025, with a tantalising double-header between London Spirit and Oval Invincibles at Lord's.

Which teams are playing?

Eight new teams were created for The Hundred. Those teams are:

Birmingham Phoenix (Edgbaston)
London Spirit (Lord's)
Manchester Originals (Emirates Old Trafford)
Northern Superchargers (Headingley)
Oval Invincibles (The Kia Oval)
Southern Brave (Utilita Bowl)
Trent Rockets (Trent Bridge)
Welsh Fire (Sophia Gardens)

Each squad comprises 15 players with a maximum of three overseas stars, plus plus a maximum of one centrally contracted England player in the Men's Competition.

What happened in 2024?

London Spirit won the Women's Competition, while Oval Invincibles won the Men's Competition for a second year in a row.

How are players selected?

A Draft system is used to allocate players to each men's team. Read more on how that process works here.

The women's teams have their own bespoke player selection process. Read more on their player selection process here.

When is The Hundred Draft?

The Hundred Draft will take place ahead of the 2025 competition.

When will I be able to buy tickets?

Priority ticket windows will be running between 29 January and 15 April, with the remaining tickets going on general sale soon after. To find out which window you are eligible for, read our guide here.