The Hundred, England’s premier 100-ball cricket tournament, has quickly become one of the most exciting events in women’s cricket. The 2025 edition promises to be bigger and better, with top international stars, fierce rivalries, and thrilling matches.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover:
✔ The Hundred Women 2025 Schedule – Full match list, dates, and venues
✔ Teams and Squads – Key players to watch
✔ Tournament Format – How the competition works
✔ Broadcast and Streaming Details – Where to watch
✔ Predictions and Key Contenders
1. The Hundred Women 2025 Schedule: Full Fixtures
The 2025 season of The Hundred Women’s competition will feature 34 matches, including the group stage, eliminator, and final. The tournament will run alongside the men’s edition, with double-headers ensuring maximum excitement.
Key Dates:
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Opening Match: July 23, 2025
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Group Stage: July 23 – August 16, 2025
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Eliminator: August 18, 2025
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Final: August 20, 2025
Full Match Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local) |
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| July 23 | Oval Invincibles vs. Southern Brave | The Oval, London | 3:00 PM |
| July 24 | Manchester Originals vs. Birmingham Phoenix | Emirates Old Trafford | 6:30 PM |
| July 25 | London Spirit vs. Trent Rockets | Lord’s, London | 3:00 PM |
| July 26 | Northern Superchargers vs. Welsh Fire | Headingley, Leeds | 2:30 PM |
| July 27 | Southern Brave vs. Manchester Originals | Ageas Bowl, Southampton | 6:00 PM |
| July 28 | Birmingham Phoenix vs. Oval Invincibles | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 3:00 PM |
| July 29 | Trent Rockets vs. Northern Superchargers | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 6:30 PM |
| July 30 | Welsh Fire vs. London Spirit | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 3:00 PM |
| August 1 | Southern Brave vs. Birmingham Phoenix | Ageas Bowl, Southampton | 6:00 PM |
| August 2 | Manchester Originals vs. Oval Invincibles | Emirates Old Trafford | 2:30 PM |
| August 3 | Trent Rockets vs. Welsh Fire | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 3:00 PM |
| August 4 | Northern Superchargers vs. London Spirit | Headingley, Leeds | 6:30 PM |
| August 6 | Oval Invincibles vs. Trent Rockets | The Oval, London | 3:00 PM |
| August 7 | Birmingham Phoenix vs. Northern Superchargers | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 6:30 PM |
| August 8 | London Spirit vs. Southern Brave | Lord’s, London | 3:00 PM |
| August 9 | Welsh Fire vs. Manchester Originals | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 2:30 PM |
| August 10 | Trent Rockets vs. Birmingham Phoenix | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 6:00 PM |
| August 11 | Northern Superchargers vs. Oval Invincibles | Headingley, Leeds | 3:00 PM |
| August 12 | Southern Brave vs. Welsh Fire | Ageas Bowl, Southampton | 6:30 PM |
| August 13 | Manchester Originals vs. London Spirit | Emirates Old Trafford | 3:00 PM |
| August 14 | Oval Invincibles vs. Northern Superchargers | The Oval, London | 6:30 PM |
| August 15 | Birmingham Phoenix vs. Trent Rockets | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 3:00 PM |
| August 16 | Welsh Fire vs. Southern Brave | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 2:30 PM |
| August 18 | Eliminator (2nd vs. 3rd) | TBD | 6:30 PM |
| August 20 | Final | Lord’s, London | 6:00 PM |
2. Teams and Squads: Key Players to Watch
The Hundred Women 2025 will feature eight teams, each packed with international stars and emerging talents. Here’s a look at the squads and players to watch:
1. Oval Invincibles
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Captain: Marizanne Kapp
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Key Players: Suzie Bates, Alice Capsey, Lauren Winfield-Hill
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Strengths: Strong batting lineup and experienced all-rounders
2. Southern Brave
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Captain: Anya Shrubsole
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Key Players: Smriti Mandhana, Danni Wyatt, Lauren Bell
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Strengths: Explosive opening pair and solid bowling attack
3. Manchester Originals
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Captain: Sophie Ecclestone
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Key Players: Harmanpreet Kaur, Lizelle Lee, Kate Cross
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Strengths: Spin dominance with Ecclestone and power-hitting
4. Birmingham Phoenix
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Captain: Amy Jones
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Key Players: Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine, Issy Wong
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Strengths: All-round depth and aggressive batting
5. Trent Rockets
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Captain: Nat Sciver-Brunt
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Key Players: Beth Mooney, Katherine Sciver-Brunt, Alana King
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Strengths: Balanced squad with strong overseas stars
6. Northern Superchargers
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Captain: Alyssa Healy
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Key Players: Jemimah Rodrigues, Katey Martin, Linsey Smith
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Strengths: Dynamic wicketkeeper-batter and aggressive middle order
7. Welsh Fire
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Captain: Tammy Beaumont
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Key Players: Hayley Matthews, Shabnim Ismail, Georgia Redmayne
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Strengths: Powerplay specialists and fiery pace attack
8. London Spirit
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Captain: Heather Knight
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Key Players: Meg Lanning, Amelia Kerr, Charlie Dean
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Strengths: Tactical leadership and strong spin options
3. Tournament Format: How The Hundred Women 2025 Works
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Round-Robin Stage: Each team plays every other team once (7 matches per team).
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Top Three Advance: The top team qualifies directly for the final, while 2nd and 3rd play the Eliminator.
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Eliminator: Winner advances to the final.
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Final: Held at Lord’s on August 20, 2025.
4. Where to Watch: Broadcast and Streaming
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UK: Sky Sports, BBC (select matches)
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Australia: Fox Sports, Kayo
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India: Sony Sports Network, FanCode
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USA & Canada: Willow TV
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Other Regions: The Hundred’s official YouTube channel (highlights)
5. Predictions and Key Contenders
Favorites to Win:
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Southern Brave – Strong core with Mandhana and Wyatt.
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Oval Invincibles – Consistent performers with a deep squad.
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Birmingham Phoenix – Perry and Devine make them dangerous.
Dark Horse:
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Manchester Originals – If Ecclestone and Harmanpreet fire, they could go all the way.
Players to Watch:
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Smriti Mandhana (Southern Brave) – Destructive opener.
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Sophie Ecclestone (Manchester Originals) – World’s best spinner.
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Ellyse Perry (Birmingham Phoenix) – The ultimate match-winner.
Final Thoughts
The Hundred Women 2025 is set to be a spectacular showcase of talent, with world-class players, high-octane matches, and thrilling finishes. Whether you’re supporting the defending champions or an underdog, this tournament promises unforgettable cricket action.
