The Hundred 2025: Teams, Format, Schedule & Ticket Information
When it comes to cricket, we have seen many new things tried by the English cricket board, like the beginning of T20 cricket is one of the example of that. Now “The Hundred” is also an experiment too, which is getting popular day by day. League is played by mens and womens, with teams similar name, players around the globe participate in it.
What is The Hundred Cricket Tournament?
The Hundred is a fun and exciting cricket tournament in England. It started in 2021 and has become very popular. It is different from normal cricket formats, because each team plays just 100 balls. That’s why it is called “The Hundred” or “The 100 cricket”.
Overview of the 100-Ball Format
In “The Hundred” format, each team plays 100 balls. This makes the match short and fast. Fans love it because they can watch a full game in just a few hours. It is great for kids and families.
Key Rules That Make It Unique
There are some special rules of The Hundred cricket, which is different from the traditional formats:
- It is a 1 innings each game.
- Each team have to bowl only 100 balls.
- Bowlers can bowl five or ten balls in a row.
- A bowler can bowl a maximum of 20 balls in a match.
- Each team has a powerplay of 25 balls at the start.
- Fielders can only stay outside the circle after the powerplay.
- These rules make the game quick and easy to follow.
These rules make the game quick and easy to follow.
Tournament Dates and Duration
The Hundred 2025 will be played in August. Both men’s and women’s matches happen at the same time. The whole tournament lasts about a month and a half.
The Hundred 2025 Format
Group Stage and Knockouts
There are 8 teams in The Hundred. All teams play each other once in the group stage. After that, the top 3 teams go to the knockout stage:
- The 1st team goes straight to the final.
- The 2nd and 3rd teams play the Eliminator match.
- The winner of the Eliminator goes to the Hundred final
Men’s and Women’s Competition
The best part is both men and women play in The Hundred 2025. Each men’s match is followed by a women’s match on the same day at the same stadium. Fans can enjoy two games with one ticket.
Teams Participating in The Hundred 2025
List of Franchises
Here are the 8 teams in The Hundred:
| Team Name | City |
| Birmingham Phoenix | Birmingham |
| London Spirit | London |
| Manchester Originals | Manchester |
| Northern Superchargers | Leeds |
| Oval Invincibles | London |
| Southern Brave | Southampton |
| Trent Rockets | Nottingham |
| Welsh Fire | Cardiff |
Iconic Players and Captains
Many famous players join this league. Big names from England and other countries play here. Some top players include:
- Jos Buttler
- Ben Stokes
- Moeen Ali
- David Miller
These players make the tournament exciting and fun to watch.
Match Schedule and Fixtures
Full Fixtures List
34 matches tournament starts in August 05, 2025 and final will be 31 August 2025.
You can find the dates, venues, and match timings under The Hundred fixtures 2025 section on the official website.
| Date | Match Details | Venue | IST Time |
| Aug 05, Tue | London Spirit vs Oval Invincibles | Lord’s, London | 11:00 PM IST |
| Aug 06, Wed | Manchester Originals vs Southern Brave | Old Trafford, Manchester | 11:00 PM IST |
| Aug 07, Thu | Northern Superchargers vs Welsh Fire | Headingley, Leeds | 11:00 PM IST |
| Aug 08, Fri | Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 11:00 PM IST |
| Aug 09, Sat | Oval Invincibles vs Manchester Originals | Kennington Oval, London | 07:00 PM IST |
| Aug 09, Sat | Welsh Fire vs London Spirit | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 10:30 PM IST |
| Aug 10, Sun | Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | 07:00 PM IST |
| Aug 10, Sun | Trent Rockets vs Northern Superchargers | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 10:30 PM IST |
| Aug 11, Mon | Manchester Originals vs London Spirit | Old Trafford, Manchester | 11:00 PM IST |
| Aug 12, Tue | Birmingham Phoenix vs Oval Invincibles | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 11:00 PM IST |
| Aug 13, Wed | Southern Brave vs Northern Superchargers | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | 07:30 PM IST |
| Aug 13, Wed | Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 11:00 PM IST |
| Aug 14, Thu | London Spirit vs Trent Rockets | Lord’s, London | 11:00 PM IST |
| Aug 15, Fri | Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix | Headingley, Leeds | 11:00 PM IST |
| Aug 16, Sat | Trent Rockets vs Southern Brave | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 07:00 PM IST |
| Aug 16, Sat | Oval Invincibles vs Welsh Fire | Kennington Oval, London | 10:30 PM IST |
| Aug 17, Sun | Manchester Originals vs Northern Superchargers | Old Trafford, Manchester | 07:00 PM IST |
| Aug 17, Sun | Birmingham Phoenix vs London Spirit | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 10:30 PM IST |
| Aug 18, Mon | Southern Brave vs Oval Invincibles | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | 11:00 PM IST |
| Aug 19, Tue | Trent Rockets vs Manchester Originals | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 11:00 PM IST |
| Aug 20, Wed | Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 07:30 PM IST |
| Aug 20, Wed | London Spirit vs Northern Superchargers | Lord’s, London | 11:00 PM IST |
| Aug 21, Thu | Oval Invincibles vs Trent Rockets | Kennington Oval, London | 11:00 PM IST |
| Aug 22, Fri | Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 11:00 PM IST |
| Aug 23, Sat | Northern Superchargers vs Oval Invincibles | Headingley, Leeds | 07:00 PM IST |
| Aug 23, Sat | London Spirit vs Southern Brave | Lord’s, London | 10:30 PM IST |
| Aug 24, Sun | Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 07:00 PM IST |
| Aug 24, Sun | Manchester Originals vs Birmingham Phoenix | Old Trafford, Manchester | 10:30 PM IST |
| Aug 25, Mon | Oval Invincibles vs London Spirit | Kennington Oval, London | 11:00 PM IST |
| Aug 26, Tue | Northern Superchargers vs Manchester Originals | Headingley, Leeds | 11:00 PM IST |
| Aug 27, Wed | Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 11:00 PM IST |
| Aug 28, Thu | Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | 11:00 PM IST |
| Aug 30, Sat | TBD vs TBD (Eliminator Match) | Kennington Oval, London | 10:30 PM IST |
| Aug 31, Sun | TBD vs TBD (Final Match) | Lord’s, London | 10:30 PM IST |
Key Matches and Rivalries
Some of the biggest matches to watch are:
- London Spirit vs Oval Invincibles – A big London rivalry
- Manchester Originals vs Northern Superchargers – The north of England clash
- Southern Brave vs Trent Rockets – Two strong teams
These matches are usually very close and exciting.
How to Watch The Hundred Live?
Official Broadcasters
Cricket fans in the UK can watch the matches on platforms like:
- BBC Sports
- Sky Sports
- In India you can watch “The Hundred” on Sony Sports Network.
These channels show both men’s and women’s matches live.
Online Streaming Platforms
You can also access The Hundred live on these apps:
- Sky Go
- BBC iPlayer (UK)
- FanCode (India)
- Willow TV (USA)
Each year there is a change on broadcasters, make sure to check your country’s broadcaster before the tournament starts.
Previous Winners
Here is a list of past winners of The Hundred:
List of Past Champions
| Year | Men’s Winner | Women’s Winner |
| 2021 | Southern Brave | Oval Invincibles |
| 2022 | Trent Rockets | Oval Invincibles |
| 2023 | Oval Invincibles | Southern Brave |
| 2024 | Manchester Originals | Southern Brave |
How to Book Tickets for The Hundred 2025?
Want to watch the match in the stadium? You can book The Hundred tickets online.
Steps to Buy Tickets:
- Go to the official website
- Click on “Buy Tickets”
- Choose the match you want to attend
- Select your seat
- Pay using a card or local online network
You will get an e-ticket that you can show at the gate.
