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  • The Hundred: Second priority window and general ticket sale postponed

    The ECB has today confirmed that the next two sale windows for The Hundred are to be delayed. Following February’s first priority access window, a second instalment, available for subscribers to The Hundred, was due to open on 2 April. 
    The competition’s inaugural general sale was scheduled for 8 April. It was scheduled to be the first time that tickets for The Hundred were available in an all

  • Sophie Devine to captain Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred

    ​New Zealand all-rounder Sophie Devine has been named captain of Birmingham Phoenix’s women’s team for The Hundred.
    Devine recently captained the White Ferns in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Australia and is currently ranked the number one all-rounder in the ICC T20 International (T20I) rankings, having contributed 2,384 runs, at a strike rate of 126.4, as well as taking 87 wickets in her 91

  • Sciver and Gregory named Trent Rockets’ captains for The Hundred

    ​England stars Nat Sciver and Lewis Gregory will captain Trent Rockets in The Hundred this summer as the Nottingham-based team looks for glory in the competition’s first year.
    Sciver sits third on the ICC T20 all-rounder rankings and shone at the recent Women’s T20 World Cup. She scored over 200 runs in the tournament, with three half-centuries in four innings, as England reached the semi-final

  • International stars sign up for The Hundred

    ​The latest wave of international women’s signings for The Hundred has been announced today with Australia’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup winning trio, Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner and Beth Mooney amongst the star names that have been unveiled.
    Semi-finalists South Africa provide two further signings, with all-rounders Marizanne Kapp and Chloe Tryon joining Oval Invincibles and London Spirit res

  • The Hundred to feature equal prize money for men's and women's winning teams

    ​The Hundred has announced that it will offer women and men equal prize money for the inaugural competition this summer.
    The total prize budget of £600,000 will be split 50/50 between the men’s and women’s competitions and is a step towards the ECB’s long-term commitment to making cricket a gender-balanced sport.
    The Hundred is an action-packed, unmissable new 100 ball cricket competition t

  • Steve Smith named Welsh Fire captain for The Hundred

    Australian cricket superstar Steve Smith has been selected to captain Welsh Fire men’s team in the inaugural season of The Hundred this summer, bringing international leadership experience to the Cardiff-based squad.

  • ​Local World Cup Winner Moeen Ali to captain Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred this Summer

    Today Birmingham Phoenix have announced Moeen Ali as captain of their men’s team for the first season of The Hundred.

    The World Cup winner grew up just a short distance from Edgbaston, which will host the men’s Birmingham Phoenix home matches, and remains a much-loved member of the local community.
    Moeen will lead a star-studded team that includes World Cup-winning Birmingham local, Chri

  • Men's Finals allocation sells out as The Hundred priority window ticket sales surpass expectations

    ​Strong opening days see total ticket sales reach 100,000, alongside those purchased during MCC and county member window
    Initial allocation of tickets for Men’s Finals Day at Lord’s now SOLD OUT 
    A fifth of tickets purchased for under-16s
    Tickets for other fixtures remain available until priority window closes on 28 February
    Cricket’s newest competition, The

  • EMBARGOED: England stars promise amazing cricket entertainment to families as The Hundred goes on sale

    Priority ticket sale now open to all signed up to thehundred.com (12-28 Feb) Tickets for under 16s £5 for any match Family of four can attend from £26 Most adult tickets £30 or less

    England cricket stars have promised ‘amazing cricket entertainment’ to families that attend The Hundred cricket competition this summer.
    The unmissable summer event goes on priority sale this morning, w

  • ​Women's Teams Announce Domestic Signings For The Hundred

    The eight women's teams taking part in The Hundred have announced their first wave of domestic signings, with Alex Hartley, Sophia Dunkley, Mady Villiers, Katie Levick and Sarah Glenn amongst the names.

    The first group of domestic players announced by the new teams include players who have represented England, others who are currently part of the England Women's Academy, as well as many who

  • EARLY BIRD TICKET PRICES REVEALED FOR THE HUNDRED WITH FAMILY AFFORDABILITY PRIORITISED

    Cricket’s newest competition offers family of four attendance from £26 Under 16s tickets just £5 for any match Majority of adult tickets available at £30 or less
    The countdown to The Hundred begins in earnest today with the unveiling of the competition’s range of early bird ticket prices.
    County members have been given first access to tickets with a dedicated pre-sale window from 15-3

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