The Hundred, England’s unique franchise tournament returns for its third edition from August this year. Not much has changed about the Women’s tournament format and rules since its last edition and it will follow the same pattern of eight city-based teams.
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Indian players in the tournament include Richa Ghosh, Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana, who represent London Spirit, Trent Rockets and Southern Brave respectively. Oval Invincibles, led by Dane van Niekerk are the most successful side in the league, winning both the previous editions, in 2021 and 2022. They triumphed over Southern Brave in the finals in both those years.
Let’s narrow down all the relevant details about the tournament here:
When will The Hundred Women’s take place?
The Hundred, Women’s will commence from August 1 and will go on till August 27, when the grand finale is scheduled to take place at Lord’s.
Where will The Hundred, Women’s take place?
The Hundred, Women’s will take place at eight different iconic stadiums spread across England.
What are the rules for The Hundred Women’s?
One-hundred-ball cricket is a form of limited-overs cricket, played by two teams each playing a single innings made up of 100 balls and games last approximately two and a half hours. The format of the game is simple and consists of 100 balls per inning, with a change in ends after every 10 balls. Bowlers can bowl either five or 10 consecutive deliveries and 20 maximum deliveries per match. A 25-ball powerplay starts for each team in which only two fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle. No-balls are worth two runs and a free hit instead of the traditional one-run.
What is the format for The Hundred Women’s?
The league stage of the competition consists of 32 total games. Each squad plays eight games—four at home and four away—with one each against every other team and an additional match against a nearby regional opponent. The team that tops the league advances directly to the championship game. The second and third-place teams square off in the Eliminator (or semi-final), with the victor advancing to the championship match.
What are the squads for The Hundred Women’s?
Northern Superchargers:
Alyssa Healy, Hollie Armitage, Linsey Smith, Bess Heath, Kate Cross, Georgia Wareham, Heather Graham, Alice Davidson-Richards, Marie Kelly, Aylish Cranstone, Leah Dobson, Georgie Boyce, Lucy Higham, Grace Ballinger, Grace Hall.
Oval Invincibles:
Marizanne Kapp, Alice Capsey, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Lizzie Scott, Suzie Bates, Dane van Niekerk, Mady Villiers, Paige Scholfield, Eva Gray, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Kira Chathli, Sophia Smale, Beth Langston, Cordelia Griffith, Claudie Cooper.
Manchester Originals:
Sophie Ecclestone, Deandra Dottin, Emma Lamb, Ellie Threlkeld, Laura Wolvaardt, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Kathryn Bryce, Katie George, Liberty Heap, Phoebe Graham, Fi Morris, Ami Campbell, Amara Carr, Mahika Gaur, Laura Jackson.
Birmingham Phoenix:
Amy Jones, Ellyse Perry, Issy Wong, Emily Arlott, Sophie Devine, Hannah Baker, Katie Levick, Eve Jones, Abtaha Maqsood, Erin Burns, Chloe Brewer, Sterre Kalis, Davina Perrin, Abbey Freeborn, Charis Pavely.
London Spirit:
Heather Knight, Amelia Kerr, Charlie Dean, Danielle Gibson, Grace Harris, Sarah Glenn, Sophie Munro, Sophie Luff, Grace Scrivens, Tara Norris, Niamh Holland, Richa Ghosh, Lauren Filer, Chloe Hill, Alice Monaghan.
Welsh Fire:
Tammy Beaumont, Hayley Matthews, Sophia Dunkley, Shabnim Ismail, Georgia Elwiss, Freya Davies, Laura Harris, Alex Hartley, Alex Griffiths, Claire Nicholas, Sarah Bryce, Emily Windsor, Ella McCaughan, Georgia Davis, Kate Coppack.
Trent Rockets:
Nat Sciver-Brunt, Kat Sciver-Brunt, Alana King, Bryony Smith, Harmanpreet Kaur, Lizelle Lee, Grace Potts, Kirstie Gordon, Josie Groves, Cassidy McCarthy, Naomi Dattani, Alexa Stonehouse, Jo Gardner, Fran Wilson, Nat Wraith.
Southern Brave:
Smriti Mandhana, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Freya Kemp, Danni Wyatt, Anya Shrubsole, Chloe Tryon, Maitlan Brown, Georgia Adams, Rhianna Southby, Danielle Gregory, Kalea Moore, Seren Smale, Ellie Anderson, Mary Taylor.
Where can one watch the live telecast of The Hundred, Women’s in India?
The Hundred, Women’s is unlikely to be telecasted on any TV Channel live in India, but an official announcement is yet to be made.
Where can one watch the live stream of The Hundred, Women’s in India?
The Hundred, Women’s will be live streamed on the FanCode App and website for subscribers in India.
