The Hundred, England’s revolutionary 100-ball cricket tournament, is back for its fifth edition in 2025, promising another thrilling season of fast-paced action. The men’s competition will feature world-class players, high-scoring matches, and electrifying rivalries.
✔ The Hundred Men 2025 Full Schedule – Dates, times, and venues
✔ Teams & Squads – Star players and key strengths
✔ Tournament Format – How the league works
✔ Broadcast & Streaming – Where to watch worldwide
✔ Predictions & Favorites – Who could win?
1. The Hundred Men 2025 Schedule: Full Fixtures
The 2025 edition will run from July 23 to August 20, featuring 34 matches, including the Eliminator and Final. Most games will be double-headers with the women’s competition.
Key Dates:
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Opening Match: July 23, 2025 (Oval Invincibles vs. Southern Brave)
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Group Stage: July 23 – August 16, 2025
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Eliminator: August 18, 2025 (2nd vs. 3rd)
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Final: August 20, 2025 (Lord’s, London)
Complete Match Fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local) |
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| July 23 | Oval Invincibles vs. Southern Brave | The Oval, London | 6:30 PM |
| July 24 | Manchester Originals vs. Birmingham Phoenix | Emirates Old Trafford | 6:30 PM |
| July 25 | London Spirit vs. Trent Rockets | Lord’s, London | 6:30 PM |
| July 26 | Northern Superchargers vs. Welsh Fire | Headingley, Leeds | 6:00 PM |
| July 27 | Southern Brave vs. Manchester Originals | Ageas Bowl, Southampton | 6:00 PM |
| July 28 | Birmingham Phoenix vs. Oval Invincibles | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 6:30 PM |
| July 29 | Trent Rockets vs. Northern Superchargers | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 6:30 PM |
| July 30 | Welsh Fire vs. London Spirit | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 6:30 PM |
| August 1 | Southern Brave vs. Birmingham Phoenix | Ageas Bowl, Southampton | 6:00 PM |
| August 2 | Manchester Originals vs. Oval Invincibles | Emirates Old Trafford | 6:00 PM |
| August 3 | Trent Rockets vs. Welsh Fire | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 6:30 PM |
| August 4 | Northern Superchargers vs. London Spirit | Headingley, Leeds | 6:30 PM |
| August 6 | Oval Invincibles vs. Trent Rockets | The Oval, London | 6:30 PM |
| August 7 | Birmingham Phoenix vs. Northern Superchargers | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 6:30 PM |
| August 8 | London Spirit vs. Southern Brave | Lord’s, London | 6:30 PM |
| August 9 | Welsh Fire vs. Manchester Originals | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 6:00 PM |
| August 10 | Trent Rockets vs. Birmingham Phoenix | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 6:00 PM |
| August 11 | Northern Superchargers vs. Oval Invincibles | Headingley, Leeds | 6:30 PM |
| August 12 | Southern Brave vs. Welsh Fire | Ageas Bowl, Southampton | 6:30 PM |
| August 13 | Manchester Originals vs. London Spirit | Emirates Old Trafford | 6:30 PM |
| August 14 | Oval Invincibles vs. Northern Superchargers | The Oval, London | 6:30 PM |
| August 15 | Birmingham Phoenix vs. Trent Rockets | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 6:30 PM |
| August 16 | Welsh Fire vs. Southern Brave | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 6:00 PM |
| August 18 | Eliminator (2nd vs. 3rd) | TBD (likely Ageas Bowl) | 6:30 PM |
| August 20 | Final | Lord’s, London | 6:00 PM |
2. Teams & Squads: Star Players & Strengths
1. Oval Invincibles
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Captain: Sam Curran
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Key Players: Jason Roy, Heinrich Klaasen, Sunil Narine
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Strengths: Explosive batting, strong spin attack
2. Southern Brave
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Captain: James Vince
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Key Players: Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler, Leus du Plooy
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Strengths: Pace bowling, top-order firepower
3. Manchester Originals
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Captain: Jos Buttler (if available) / Phil Salt
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Key Players: Wanindu Hasaranga, Jamie Overton, Laurie Evans
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Strengths: All-round balance, aggressive middle order
4. Birmingham Phoenix
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Captain: Moeen Ali
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Key Players: Liam Livingstone, Ben Duckett, Shaheen Afridi
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Strengths: Power-hitting, death bowling
5. Trent Rockets
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Captain: Joe Root
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Key Players: Rashid Khan, Dawid Malan, Alex Hales
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Strengths: Spin dominance, experienced batting
6. Northern Superchargers
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Captain: Ben Stokes (if available) / Harry Brook
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Key Players: Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, Tom Banton
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Strengths: Pace attack, aggressive openers
7. Welsh Fire
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Captain: Jonny Bairstow
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Key Players: Glenn Phillips, David Willey, Haris Rauf
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Strengths: Wicketkeeper-batter depth, fast bowling
8. London Spirit
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Captain: Zak Crawley
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Key Players: Mark Wood, Nathan Ellis, Dan Lawrence
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Strengths: Express pace, versatile batting
3. Tournament Format
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Round-Robin Stage: Each team plays 7 matches.
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Top 3 Advance:
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1st place – Direct entry to Final
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2nd vs. 3rd – Eliminator (winner reaches Final)
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Final: August 20 at Lord’s.
4. Where to Watch: Broadcast & Streaming
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UK: Sky Sports (all matches), BBC (select games)
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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 YouTube (highlights)
5. Predictions & Favorites
Top Contenders:
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Southern Brave (Buttler + Archer = deadly combo)
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Oval Invincibles (Roy & Narine in form)
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Trent Rockets (Rashid Khan’s magic)
Dark Horse:
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Birmingham Phoenix (Livingstone & Shaheen can dominate)
Players to Watch:
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Jofra Archer (Southern Brave) – Returning stronger
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Rashid Khan (Trent Rockets) – Match-winning spinner
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Liam Livingstone (Birmingham Phoenix) – Six-hitting machine
Final Thoughts
The Hundred Men 2025 will be a must-watch for cricket fans, featuring world-class T20 stars, close finishes, and packed stadiums. Will Southern Brave defend their title, or will a new champion rise?
