“The Hundred” is a professional 100-ball cricket tournament that was launched in 2021 by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). It features eight city-based franchises, including men’s.
The tournament is unique in its format, with each team facing 100 deliveries in their innings, rather than the traditional 20 overs (120 deliveries) used in T20 cricket.
It is also designed to be family-friendly and to attract a new audience to the sport of cricket.
The inaugural season of cricket took place in August 2023, with the Oval Invincibles (men’s) as the champions.
The tournament received mixed reviews from cricket fans and experts, with some praising its innovative format and exciting cricket, while others criticized it for diluting the traditional format of the game.
The 100 Cricket League 2023
| Countries | England, Wales |
|---|---|
| Administrator | England and Wales Cricket Board |
| Format | 100-ball cricket |
| First edition | 2021 |
| Latest edition | 2023 |
| Tournament format | Round-robin league and Playoffs |
| Number of teams | 8 (men’s) |
| Current champion | Oval Invincibles (men’s) (1 title each) |
| Most successful | Southern Brave (men’s) Trent Rockets (men’s) Oval Invincibles (men’s) |
The One Hundred Cricket & Rules
It’s 100 balls per innings. The one with the most runs scored wins.The fielding side change ends after 10 balls.
Bowlers deliver either five or 10 consecutive balls. Captain makes the choice.A bowler can only throw a total of 20 balls during a game.
TIMEOUT
Each bowling side gets a strategic timeout of up to 90 seconds.
Midway through a game, the coach can make their way to the center of the field and talk tactics with the players.
The Hundred Men 2023 Points Table
| POS | TEAM | PLD | WON | LOST | TIED | N/R | NRR | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OVAL INVINCIBLES | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +0.563 | 13 |
| 2 | MANCHESTER ORIGINALS | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +0.521 | 9 |
| 3 | SOUTHERN BRAVE | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | -0.061 | 9 |
| 4 | WELSH FIRE | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | -0.055 | 9 |
| 5 | TRENT ROCKETS | 8 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +0.184 | 7 |
| 6 | BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX | 8 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | -0.087 | 6 |
| 7 | LONDON SPIRIT | 8 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | -0.658 | 6 |
| 8 | NORTHERN SUPERCHARGERS | 8 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | -0.707 | 5 |
The Hundred Teams Name
| Birmingham Phoenix | Northern Superchargers |
| London Spirit | Southern Brave |
| Manchester Originals | Trent Rockets |
| Welsh Fire | Oval Invincibles |
The Hundred Cricket League Winners List 2021-2023
| Year | Winner | Runner up | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Southern Brave | Birmingham Phoenix | Lord’s Cricket Ground |
| 2022 | Trent Rockets | Manchester Originals | Lords Cricket Ground |
| 2023 | Oval Invincibles | Manchester Originals | Lords Cricket Ground |
The 100 Cricket Schedule 2023, Timing, Venue
| SR | Match No | Teams | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TUESDAY 01 AUGUST | TRENT ROCKETS Vs SOUTHERN BRAVE | 22:30 | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| 2 | WEDNESDAY 02 AUGUST | WELSH FIRE Vs MANCHESTER ORIGINALS | 19:00 | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| 3 | WEDNESDAY 02 AUGUST | LONDON SPIRIT Vs OVAL INVINCIBLES | 22:30 | Lord’s, London |
| 4 | THURSDAY 03 AUGUST | BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX Vs NORTHERN SUPERCHARGERS | 22:30 | Headingley, Leeds |
| 5 | FRIDAY 04 AUGUST | SOUTHERN BRAVE Vs WELSH FIRE | 22:30 | The Ageas Bowl, Southampton |
| 6 | SATURDAY 05 AUGUST | LONDON SPIRIT Vs MANCHESTER ORIGINALS | 18:30 | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
| 7 | SATURDAY 05 AUGUST | TRENT ROCKETS Vs BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX | 22:00 | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| 8 | SUNDAY 06 AUGUST | SOUTHERN BRAVE Vs NORTHERN SUPERCHARGERS | 18:30 | The Ageas Bowl, Southampton |
| 9 | SUNDAY 06 AUGUST | WELSH FIRE Vs OVAL INVINCIBLES | 22:00 | The Kia Oval, London |
| 10 | MONDAY 07 AUGUST | BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX Vs MANCHESTER ORIGINALS | 22:30 | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
| 11 | TUESDAY 08 AUGUST | LONDON SPIRIT Vs SOUTHERN BRAVE | 22:30 | Lord’s, London |
| 12 | WEDNESDAY 09 AUGUST | TRENT ROCKETS Vs NORTHERN SUPERCHARGERS | 19:00 | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| 13 | WEDNESDAY 09 AUGUST | MANCHESTER ORIGINALS Vs OVAL INVINCIBLES | 22:30 | The Kia Oval, London |
| 14 | THURSDAY 10 AUGUST | BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX Vs WELSH FIRE | 22:30 | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| 15 | FRIDAY 11 AUGUST | OVAL INVINCIBLES Vs NORTHERN SUPERCHARGERS | 22:30 | Headingley, Leeds |
| 16 | SATURDAY 12 AUGUST | TRENT ROCKETS Vs LONDON SPIRIT | 18:30 | Lord’s, London |
| 17 | SATURDAY 12 AUGUST | SOUTHERN BRAVE Vs WELSH FIRE | 22:00 | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| 18 | SUNDAY 13 AUGUST | MANCHESTER ORIGINALS Vs NORTHERN SUPERCHARGERS | 18:30 | Headingley, Leeds |
| 19 | SUNDAY 13 AUGUST | BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX Vs OVAL INVINCIBLES | 22:00 | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| 20 | MONDAY 14 AUGUST | TRENT ROCKETS Vs WELSH FIRE | 22:30 | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| 21 | TUESDAY 15 AUGUST | LONDON SPIRIT Vs OVAL INVINCIBLES | 22:30 | The Kia Oval, London |
| 22 | WEDNESDAY 16 AUGUST | SOUTHERN BRAVE Vs BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX | 22:30 | The Ageas Bowl, Southampton |
| 23 | THURSDAY 17 AUGUST | TRENT ROCKETS Vs MANCHESTER ORIGINALS | 22:30 | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| 24 | FRIDAY 18 AUGUST | LONDON SPIRIT Vs NORTHERN SUPERCHARGERS | 22:30 | Lord’s, London |
| 25 | SATURDAY 19 AUGUST | TRENT ROCKETS Vs BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX | 18:30 | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| 26 | SATURDAY 19 AUGUST | SOUTHERN BRAVE Vs OVAL INVINCIBLES | 22:00 | The Ageas Bowl, Southampton |
| 27 | SUNDAY 20 AUGUST | MANCHESTER ORIGINALS Vs NORTHERN SUPERCHARGERS | 18:30 | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
| 28 | SUNDAY 20 AUGUST | LONDON SPIRIT Vs WELSH FIRE | 22:00 | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| 29 | MONDAY 21 AUGUST | TRENT ROCKETS Vs OVAL INVINCIBLES | 22:30 | The Kia Oval, London |
| 30 | TUESDAY 22 AUGUST | WELSH FIRE Vs NORTHERN SUPERCHARGERS | 22:30 | Headingley, Leeds |
| 31 | WEDNESDAY 23 AUGUST | SOUTHERN BRAVE Vs MANCHESTER ORIGINALS | 22:30 | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
| 32 | THURSDAY 24 AUGUST | LONDON SPIRIT Vs BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX | 22:30 | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| 33 | SATURDAY 26 AUGUST | Southern Brave Vs Manchester Originals | 22:00 | The Kia Oval, London |
| 34 | SUNDAY 27 AUGUST | Oval Invincibles Vs | 22:00 | Lord’s, London |
Complete List of 100 Balls Winners To 2021 To 2023
| Year | Winner | Runner Up | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2022 | Trent Rockets | Manchester Originals | Lords Cricket Ground |
| 2021 | Southern Brave | Birmingham Phoenix | Lords Cricket Ground |
The Hundred Venue 2023
| Team | Home Venue |
|---|---|
| Manchester Originals | Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Trafford |
| Northern Superchargers | Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds |
| Birmingham Phoenix | Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham |
| Trent Rockets | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| Welsh Fire | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| London Spirit | Lord’s, London |
| Oval Invincibles | The Oval, London |
| Southern Brave | The Rose Bowl, Southampton |
The Hundred sponsors 2023 Complete List
| Official Broadcast Partners | Sky Sports and BBC Sport |
| Principal Partner | Cazoo |
| Official Team Partner | KP Snacks |
| Official Partner | Dream11 and Lifebuoy |
| Official Soft Drink | Robinsons |
| Official Insights Partner | Sage |
| Official Partner | Sure |
| Official Wellness Partner: | Vitality |
| Official Helmet Sponsor: | Masuri |
| Official Kit Partner: | NB Team Sports |
| Official Hot Partner: | New Era |
| Official Child’s Smartwatch Supplier: | Xplora |
Frequently Asked Question About The Hundred
Each team played eight games, eight at home, eight on the road, including one game against every other team and a second bonus game against their closest regional rivals.
The club that wins both the men’s and women’s leagues ultimately advances directly to the championship game.
The winning men’s the £600,000 prize money for The Hundred 2023. The winning teams in the men’s and women’s divisions will receive £150,000 each, while the runner-ups will receive £75,000 and an equal split will go toward player awards.
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