It’s ‘The Hundred’ day! The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)-organized 100-ball competition is set for its 4th edition from the 23rd of July to the 18th of August 2024. From an overview of its history and format to broadcasting details, squads, and the schedule, here’s everything you need to know about The Hundred Women’s Competition 2024.
History:
Initially delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the inaugural edition of The Hundred took place in 2021. The Oval Invincibles, Southern Brave, and Birmingham Phoenix emerged as the standout teams, progressing to the knockouts. Based on their league rankings, the Brave earned a direct spot in the final, while the Phoenix suffered a loss in the Eliminator. In the final, the Invincibles secured a comprehensive victory over the Brave, marking their first championship win.
The 2022 season saw the Oval Invincibles begin their title defense in dominant fashion, finishing at the top of the league standings and earning a direct berth in the final. Southern Brave and Trent Rockets faced off in the Eliminator, with the Brave narrowly securing a win to reach their second consecutive final. Despite their efforts, Southern Brave once again fell short, with the Invincibles retaining their championship convincingly.
The Invincibles’ dream of a three-peat came crashing down early in the 2023 season as they finished 5th on the points table. Meanwhile, the Brave showcased remarkable consistency, advancing to the knockouts for the third consecutive season, the only team to do so. The highlight of the season was the remarkable turnaround by the Welsh Fire, who, after finishing at the bottom in 2021 and 2022, made it to the Eliminator alongside the significantly improved Northern Superchargers. Ultimately, the Southern Brave emerged as the 2023 champions, their consistency finally rewarded after two previous runner-up finishes.
Format:
The eight city-based teams will each play four matches at home and four away, facing every other team once and their nearest regional rivals twice, making up a total of 32 league games. The top-ranked team on the points table will advance directly to the final, while the 2nd and 3rd seeded teams will compete in an Eliminator.
Squads:
Southern Brave – **Smriti Mandhana, **Charli Knott, Danni Wyatt, **Chloe Tryon, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Freya Kemp, Naomi Dattani, Georgia Adams, **Lauren Cheatle, Kalea Moore, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Rhianna Southby, Mary Taylor, Sophie Luff, Katie Jones
Oval Invincibles – **Chamari Athapaththu, **Laura Harris, **Marizanne Kapp, Alice Capsey, Lauren Winfield-Hill, **Amanda-Jade Wellington, **Megan Schutt, Mady Villiers, Paige Scholfield, Sophia Smale, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Jo Gardner, Lizzie Scott, Georgie Boyce, Rachel Slater, Amara Carr
Welsh Fire – **Hayley Matthews, Sophia Dunkley, **Shabnim Ismail, Tammy Beaumont, **Jess Jonassen, Georgia Elwiss, Sarah Bryce, Freya Davies, Phoebe Franklin, Emily Windsor, Ella McCaughan, Beth Langston, Alex Griffiths, Georgia Davis, Kate Coppack
Northern Superchargers – **Annabel Sutherland, **Phoebe Litchfield, **Georgia Wareham, Kate Cross, Bess Heath, Linsey Smith, Alice Davidson-Richards, Hollie Armitage, Grace Ballinger, Marie Kelly, Lucy Higham, Ella Claridge, Davina Perrin, Jodi Grewcock, Sophia Turner
Trent Rockets – **Ash Gardner, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Grace Scrivens, **Alana King, **Heather Graham, Bryony Smith, Katie George, Kirstie Gordon, Grace Potts, Alexa Stonehouse, Josie Groves, Kira Chathli, Cassidy McCarthy, Aylish Cranstone, Natasha Wraith
Birmingham Phoenix – Amy Jones, **Sophie Devine, **Richa Ghosh, **Suzie Bates, **Ellyse Perry, Katie Levick, Issy Wong, Emily Arlott, Hannah Baker, Seren Smale, Emma Jones, Chloe Brewer, Sterre Kalis, Charis Pavely, Fran Wilson, Alice Macleod
Manchester Originals – **Beth Mooney, Sophie Ecclestone, **Kim Garth, **Laura Wolvaardt, Lauren Filer, Eve Jones, Emma Lamb, Bethan Ellis, Fi Morris, Kathryn Bryce, Phoebe Graham, Ellie Threlkeld, Liberty Heap, Dani Gregory, Alice Monaghan
London Spirit – **Meg Lanning, Heather Knight, **Deepti Sharma, **Erin Burns, Danielle Gibson, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Cordelia Griffith, **Georgia Redmayne, Eva Gray, Sophie Munro, Hannah Jones, Tara Norris, Niamh Holland, Abbey Freeborn, Ellie Anderson
**overseas players
Temporary replacements
• Charli Knott to fill in for Smriti Mandhana until 30 July
• Laura Harris to fill in for Chamari Athapaththu until 28 July
• Suzie Bates to fill in for Richa Ghosh until 31 July
• Erin Burns to fill in for Deepti Sharma until 31 July
Schedule:
| DATE | MATCHES | VENUE | TIME (LOCAL) |
| 23-Jul-24 | Oval Invincibles v Birmingham Phoenix | The Oval, London | 7:15 PM |
| 24-Jul-24 | Southern Brave v London Spirit | Rose Bowl, Southampton | 7:30 PM |
| 25-Jul-24 | Manchester Originals v Welsh Fire | Old Trafford, Manchester | 7:30 PM |
| 26-Jul-24 | Northern Superchargers v Trent Rockets | Headingley, Leeds | 7:30 PM |
| 27-Jul-24 | London Spirit v Birmingham Phoenix | Lord’s, London | 7:30 PM |
| 28-Jul-24 | Welsh Fire v Oval Invincibles | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 7:30 PM |
| 29-Jul-24 | Manchester Originals v Trent Rockets | Old Trafford, Manchester | 7:30 PM |
| 30-Jul-24 | Northern Superchargers v Southern Brave | Headingley, Leeds | 7:30 PM |
| 31-Jul-24 | Trent Rockets v Birmingham Phoenix | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 7:30 PM |
01-Aug-24 |
London Spirit v Welsh Fire | Lord’s, London | 4:00 PM |
| Southern Brave v Manchester Originals | Rose Bowl, Southampton | 7:30 PM | |
| 02-Aug-24 | Oval Invincibles v Northern Superchargers | The Oval, London | 5:30 PM |
03-Aug-24 |
Birmingham Phoenix v Southern Brave | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 3:30 PM |
| Trent Rockets v Welsh Fire | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 7:00 PM | |
04-Aug-24 |
London Spirit v Oval Invincibles | Lord’s, London | 3:30 PM |
| Northern Superchargers v Manchester Originals | Headingley, Leeds | 7:00 PM | |
| 05-Aug-24 | Welsh Fire v Southern Brave | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 7:30 PM |
06-Aug-24 |
Manchester Originals v Oval Invincibles | Old Trafford, Manchester | 4:00 PM |
| Birmingham Phoenix v Northern Superchargers | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 7:30 PM | |
| 07-Aug-24 | Trent Rockets v London Spirit | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 7:30 PM |
08-Aug-24 |
Welsh Fire v Northern Superchargers | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 4:00 PM |
| Oval Invincibles v Southern Brave | The Oval, London | 7:30 PM | |
| 09-Aug-24 | London Spirit v Manchester Originals | Lord’s, London | 7:30 PM |
10-Aug-24 |
Southern Brave v Trent Rockets | Rose Bowl, Southampton | 3:30 PM |
| Welsh Fire v Birmingham Phoenix | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 7:00 PM | |
11-Aug-24 |
Oval Invincibles v London Spirit | The Oval, London | 3:30 PM |
| Manchester Originals v Northern Superchargers | Old Trafford, Manchester | 7:00 PM | |
| 12-Aug-24 | Birmingham Phoenix v Trent Rockets | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 7:30 PM |
| 13-Aug-24 | Northern Superchargers v London Spirit | Headingley, Leeds | 7:30 PM |
14-Aug-24 |
Southern Brave v Welsh Fire | Rose Bowl, Southampton | 4:00 PM |
| Trent Rockets v Oval Invincibles | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 7:30 PM | |
| 15-Aug-24 | Birmingham Phoenix v Manchester Originals | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 7:30 PM |
| 17-Aug-24 | The Eliminator (2nd v 3rd) | The Oval, London | 6:45 PM |
| 18-Aug-24 | Final (1st v Eliminator winner) | Lord’s, London | 6:45 PM |
Broadcast:
All matches of The Hundred will be broadcast by the Sony Sports Network and live streamed on the FanCode app and website.