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The Hundred winners [Source: @thehundred/X.com]
The 2025 season of The Hundred will mark the fifth edition of the franchise-based 100-ball cricket tournament, featuring eight men’s and women’s teams representing major cities across England and Wales. The same franchises from the 2024 season will return.
Matches will be held at iconic venues like Lord’s, The Oval, and Edgbaston, with the tournament running from August 5 to August 31 for men. Each team will play eight group-stage matches, including a bonus clash against regional rivals.
What Is The Hundred Draft?
The 2025 Hundred Draft, set for March 12, will see 16 franchises finalize squads for both men’s and women’s competitions. For the men’s event, 270 domestic and 350 overseas players have registered, with Afghanistan’s Noor Ahmed as the sole £200,000-bracket overseas star.
Big names like David Warner, Andre Russell, and Sunil Narine feature in the £120,000 tier, while England’s Jamie Overton, Jason Roy, and Jimmy Anderson headline domestic options.
The Hundred Women's Draft
In the women’s draft, India’s Richa Ghosh leads the top overseas bracket (£65,000), joined by Deandra Dottin, Alyssa Healy, and Chamari Athapaththu.
Other Indian talents like Shreyanka Patil and Shikha Pandey are also in contention. With 120 domestic and 110 overseas registrations, franchises will aim to balance star power and strategy ahead of the tournament.
When Will The Hundred Draft Go Live?
The Hundred Draft will be held on March 12 at 3 PM local time and 8:30 PM IST.
Where To Watch The Hundred Draft Live?
Indian and overseas fans can watch The Hundred draft live on The Hundred YouTube channel.
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