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The Hundred: Cricket’s Fourth Format Explained

Aug. 6, 2024

What is "The Hundred" in Cricket?

The Hundred is an innovative cricket format introduced by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to offer a fresh take on the game. Unlike traditional cricket formats, The Hundred consists of each team facing 100 balls in an innings, making the matches shorter and more exciting. The goal is to simplify the game and make it more appealing to a broader audience, including families and newcomers to cricket.

The Hundred: Structure and Rules

Basic Rules

  • Format: 100 balls per innings
  • Teams: 8 men's and 8 women's teams
  • Overs: 10 overs of 10 balls each
  • Powerplay: 25 balls
  • Bowler Limits: Maximum of 20 balls per bowler
  • Strategic Timeout: One strategic timeout of up to two and a half minutes per team

Tournament Structure

  • Group Stage: Teams compete in a round-robin format.
  • Eliminator: The second and third-placed teams play to decide who goes to the final.
  • Final: The top team from the group stage faces the Eliminator winner.

Key Differences between The Hundred & T20

Feature The Hundred T20 Cricket
Ball Count 100 balls per innings 120 balls per innings
Overs Unique 5 or 10-ball overs 6-ball overs
Bowler Flexibility Bowlers can deliver 5 or 10 consecutive balls Bowlers deliver 6 consecutive balls
Scoring Scoreboard displays balls rather than overs Scoreboard displays overs

Teams Competing in The Hundred

The Hundred features eight teams representing different cities in England and Wales. Each team has both a men's and a women's squad.

Teams

  • Birmingham Phoenix
  • London Spirit
  • Manchester Originals
  • Northern Superchargers
  • Oval Invincibles
  • Southern Brave
  • Trent Rockets
  • Welsh Fire

Men's Hundred 2024 - Full Schedule

Completed Matches

Date Match Venue Result
23 Jul '24 Birmingham Phoenix vs. Oval Invincibles The Oval Invincibles won by 8 wickets
24 Jul '24 London Spirit vs. Southern Brave Southampton Brave won by 7 wickets
25 Jul '24 Manchester Originals vs. Welsh Fire Manchester Fire won by 8 wickets
26 Jul '24 Rockets vs. Northern Superchargers Leeds Rockets won by 47 runs
27 Jul '24 London Spirit vs. Birmingham Phoenix Lord's Phoenix won by 3 wickets
28 Jul '24 Oval Invincibles vs. Welsh Fire Cardiff Invincibles won by 10 runs
29 Jul '24 Trent Rockets vs. Manchester Originals Manchester Rockets won by 1 run
30 Jul '24 Southern Brave vs. Northern Superchargers Leeds N S-Chargers won by 7 wickets
31 Jul '24 Birmingham Phoenix vs. Trent Rockets Nottingham Phoenix won by 6 runs
01 Aug '24 Welsh Fire vs. London Spirit Lord's Spirit won by 3 wickets
01 Aug '24 Manchester Originals vs. Southern Brave Southampton Brave won by 7 wickets
02 Aug '24 Northern Superchargers vs. Oval Invincibles The Oval N S-Chargers won by 19 runs
03 Aug '24 Southern Brave vs. Birmingham Phoenix Birmingham Brave won by 32 runs
03 Aug '24 Welsh Fire vs. Trent Rockets Nottingham Fire won by 4 runs
04 Aug '24 Oval Invincibles vs. London Spirit Lord's Invincibles won by 30 runs
04 Aug '24 Northern Superchargers vs. Manchester Originals Leeds N S-Chargers won by 14 runs

Upcoming Matches

Date Match Venue Time (Local)
05 Aug '24 Welsh Fire vs. Southern Brave Cardiff 6:30 pm
06 Aug '24 Manchester Originals vs. Oval Invincibles Manchester 3:00 pm
06 Aug '24 Birmingham Phoenix vs. Northern Superchargers Birmingham 6:30 pm
07 Aug '24 Trent Rockets vs. London Spirit Nottingham 6:30 pm
08 Aug '24 Welsh Fire vs. Northern Superchargers Cardiff 3:00 pm
08 Aug '24 Oval Invincibles vs. Southern Brave The Oval 6:30 pm
09 Aug '24 London Spirit vs. Manchester Originals Lord's 6:30 pm
10 Aug '24 Southern Brave vs. Trent Rockets Southampton 2:30 pm
10 Aug '24 Welsh Fire vs. Birmingham Phoenix Cardiff 6:00 pm
11 Aug '24 Oval Invincibles vs. London Spirit The Oval 2:30 pm
11 Aug '24 Manchester Originals vs. Northern Superchargers Manchester 6:00 pm
12 Aug '24 Birmingham Phoenix vs. Trent Rockets Birmingham 6:30 pm
13 Aug '24 Northern Superchargers vs. London Spirit Leeds 6:30 pm
14 Aug '24 Southern Brave vs. Welsh Fire Southampton 3:00 pm
14 Aug '24 Trent Rockets vs. Oval Invincibles Nottingham 6:30 pm
15 Aug '24 Birmingham Phoenix vs. Manchester Originals Birmingham 6:30 pm
17 Aug '24 Eliminator The Oval 6:00 pm
18 Aug '24 Final Lord's 6:00 pm

FAQs About The Hundred

What does "The Hundred" mean in cricket?
  • The Hundred refers to a unique cricket format where each team bats for 100 balls. The goal is to score as many runs as possible within those 100 balls, making it a fast-paced and exciting game compared to other formats like T20 or ODI.
Is there a final for The Hundred cricket?
  • Yes, there is a final match in The Hundred tournament. The competition concludes with a final game where the top two teams compete to win the championship, following an eliminator match that decides the second finalist.

Conclusion

The Hundred is revolutionizing cricket with its fresh and engaging format. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the game, The Hundred offers thrilling matches, quick-paced action, and a unique experience. Stay tuned for the 2024 tournament, and make sure to catch all the excitement! Explore more about The Hundred and get real-time updates with our Roanuz Cricket API. Access match schedules, team stats, and player information to enhance your cricket experience!