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2026 The Hundred Preview
The Hundred is a cricket tournament that was introduced in the UK in 2021. The Southern Brave defeated the Birmingham Phoenix in the first-ever men's final, winning by 32 runs. Meanwhile, the Oval Invincibles won the women's tournament by beating the Southern Brave by 48 runs in the final.
We now have five seasons completed in this tournament, and one thing stands out: the Oval Invincibles are enjoying themselves! The women's team won back-to-back titles in 2021 & 2022, while the men's team have now won three on the bounce in 2023, 2024 & 2025.
They are the only team to win multiple titles. However, the women's team failed to make it out of the group in both 2023 & 2025 and were eliminated in the 'Eliminator' in 2024, so they will be looking for better in 2026, whilst the men will be looking for four on the bounce.
As we head into the 2026 season, after the Northern Superchargers made it to the Eliminator for the first time, the Welsh Fire are the only team who have failed to make it out of the group stage. They have finished 7th, 8th, 4th, 6th & 8th so far.
On the women's side, only one team has not made the playoffs, and that is the Manchester Originals with 5th, 6th, 7th, 6th & 5th place finishes.
Could we see these teams break their ducks in 2026? Or will the usual suspects compete in the playoffs again?
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The Hundred Format
The Hundred gets its name from the fact that each inning will consist of one hundred balls, which reverts from the standard cricket format in that an over cannot consist of six balls because that does not work with a one-hundred-ball innings.
Instead, a bowler is allowed to make a delivery of either five or ten balls with a change of ends after every ten balls bowled.
Each bowler in the team can make a maximum of twenty deliveries, meaning at least five bowlers will be used if the full hundred balls are bowled, and the bowling team will also be allocated a two-and-a-half-minute strategic time-out.
For the batting team, the first twenty-five balls of their innings will be classed as a powerplay, where the fielding team will only be allowed two fielders outside of the thirty-yard circle.
Key Format Rules
- One hundred balls per innings
- Five or ten consecutive balls for the bowler
- After ten balls, a change of ends
- A maximum of 20 balls per bowler
- Twenty-five-ball power play at the start of each inning
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The Hundred Past Winners
Here are the past winners of The Hundred for both formats. The Oval Invincibles were the first women's team to win multiple titles, having achieved this in 2021 & 2022. The men's team also achieved this feat with back-to-back wins in 2023 & 2024 and then won a third in 2025.
| Season | Winner | Margin | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Oval Invincibles (M) Northern Superchargers (W) | 26 runs 7 wickets | Trent Rockets (M) Southern Brave (W) |
| 2024 | Oval Invincibles (M) London Spirit (W) | 17 runs 4 wickets | Southern Brave (M) Welsh Fire (W) |
| 2023 | Oval Invincibles (M) Southern Brave (W) | 14 runs 34 runs | Manchester Originals (M) Northern Superchargers (W) |
| 2022 | Trent Rockets (M) Oval Invincibles (W) | 2 Wickets 5 Wickets | Manchester Originals (M) Southern Brave (W) |
| 2021 | Southern Brave (M) Oval Invincibles (W) | 32 Runs 48 Runs | Birmingham Phoenix (M) Southern Brave (W) |
The Hundred - Most Runs (Men)
Here we are looking back over the history of The Hundred tournament to see which player has scored the most runs, that player would be Phil Salt who has spent all five seasons at the Manchester Originals and has scored 1,138 runs in 43 innings, that works out as an average of 27.09 with a career-best of 86, he has hit over 150 boundaries with 108 fours and 51 sixes.
During the 2025 tournament, we saw five players, including Salt, pass the 1,000 run mark. Second on the list is James Vince (Southern Braces), who has notched up 1,083 runs. His career best is 90*, and his average is 29.27.
Leading the way in terms of number of fours hit is Ben Duckett (Birmingham Phoenix & Welsh Fire), who has hit 121, the most of anyone, whilst for sixes, Liam Livingstone (Birmingham Phoenix) tops the list with 71.
The Hundred - Most Wickets (Men)
The only man to surpass the fifty-wicket count is the Southern Brave's Tymal Mills, who has picked up a total of 51 wickets. His best figures were 4/13 against the Fire in 2024, one of two four-wicket hauls he has achieved in The Hundred. During his 35 innings, his average is 17.60 with an economy of 8.20.
The closest player to him is both Adil Rashid (Northern Superchargers), who is some six wickets back on 45, although he does have a better economy of 7.58 and Sam Curran (Oval Invincibles), who has also taken 45 wickets. The most economical player who has played in twenty or more matches is Will Jacks (Oval Invincibles) with 6.86.
There has been a total of seven five-wicket hauls in the history of the Hundred; the most recent of those came last season when Tim Southee (Phoenix) finished with 5/12 against the Rockets. However, it is Calvin Harrison who holds the best figures, picking up five wickets for the Originals against the Superchargers in 2023 for just 11 runs (5/11).
The Hundred - Most Runs (Women)
When comparing the men's and women's batting figures, it is amazing just how close they are! Nat Sciver-Brunt (Trent Rockets) tops the women's charts with 1,223 runs, which is 85 more than Phil Salt. Her highest score was 81 not out, and she averages 45.29; she has hit 151 fours and 20 sixes.
Following the 2025 season, the top four have now all scored over 1,000 runs. Second on the list is Danni Wyatt (Southern Brave), who averages 28.65 for her total of 1,146 runs. She tops the charts for fours with a total of 160.
Deandra Dottin (London Spirits & Manchester Originals) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (Trent Rockets) share top spot when it comes to the number of sixes scored; both have achieved 20, although Dottin's have come in 11 fewer innings.
The Hundred - Most Wickets (Women)
The women come out on top for the most wickets, Tymal Mills tops the men with 51, but Lauren Bell (Southern Braves) leads the women with nine more, totalling 60 wickets. She has had three four-wicket hauls, the best being 4/6; her average is 14.91, and her economy is 6.81.
The most economical bowler in the Hundred who has played in twenty or more matches is the South African Marizanne Kapp, who plays for the Oval Invincibles. Her economy is just 6.16 from 33 matches, which is an excellent return; she went just 4/9 in her match against the Brace in 2021.
There are only two bowlers who have recorded five-wicket hauls. Fi Morris (Originals) in 2023 against the Phoenix recorded the best figures to date with a 5/7! The only other bowler to achieve this was Kathryn Bryce (Originals) in 2024 when she returned 5/13 against the Superchargers.
The Hundred Betting Tips
You will have access to The Hundred Betting Tips throughout the tournament, and each match will be covered by our expert cricket tipsters who will give you tips on numerous markets.
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The Hundred Teams
Each of the eight teams will consist of fifteen players who have been signed via a draft system, each men's team will be built around one England Test player and two Local Icons and must have no more than three overseas players, whilst the women's teams will be built around two England international players.
Below is some information on each team, where they play their home games and once announced, the head coaches and captains for both the men's and women's teams.
Birmingham Phoenix
- Home Ground: Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Edgbaston, Birmingham
- 2026 Head Coaches: TBA
- 2026 Captains: TBA
London Spirit
- Home Ground: Lord's Cricket Ground, St. John's Wood, London
- 2026 Head Coaches: TBA
- 2026 Captains: TBA
Manchester Originals
- Home Ground: Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Old Trafford, Manchester
- 2026 Head Coaches: TBA
- 2026 Captains: TBA
Northern Superchargers
- Home Ground: Emerald Headingley Cricket Ground, Headingley, Leeds
- 2026 Head Coaches: TBA
- 2026 Captains: TBA
Oval Invincibles
- Home Ground: The Oval, Kennington, London
- 2026 Head Coaches: TBA
- 2026 Captains: TBA
Southern Brave
- Home Ground: Rose Bowl, West End, Hampshire
- 2026 Head Coaches: TBA
- 2026 Captains: TBA
Trent Rockets
- Home Ground: Trent Bridge, West Bridgford, Nottingham
- 2026 Head Coaches: TBA
- 2026 Captains: TBA
Welsh Fire (Tân Cymreig)
- Home Ground: Sophia Gardens, Pontcanna, Cardiff
- 2026 Head Coaches: TBA
- 2026 Captains: TBA
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Batsman and Bowler statistics from ESPN cricinfo (Men's) and ESPN cricinfo (Women's). Past winners and team information from Wikipedia.
