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The Hundred has entered a new era in 2025. For the first time since its launch in 2021, teams are now co-owned by private investors and global sporting brands, alongside their traditional county cricket clubs. This step has brought in over £500 million in investment, aimed at boosting county cricket, grassroots development, and making The Hundred a bigger global brand. Eight teams—spread across England and Wales—are now linked with IPL owners, US investment giants, and tech billionaires. Here’s the complete breakdown. Ownership Model Explained Full List of The Hundred Team Owners (2025 Updated) TeamOwner(s)StakeAssociated Global FranchiseEstimated Net WorthNorthern SuperchargersSun Group…

Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay Pitch Report: Australia have been a multi-sport country that are involved in various sports. Cricket is one of the most followed sports in this country, and their infrastructure is a prime example of this. There are almost 50 active cricket venues in the country. Great Barrier Reef Arena is one of them, which is situated in Mackay, Australia. This venue is generally used to host international or domestic games in women’s cricket. It was built and opened in 1968 and offers a seating capacity of 10,000 at once. The first international game played at this…

AUS VS SA 2nd ODI Dream11 Team Prediction for South Africa tour of Australia 2025 Preview: The first ODI between Australia and South Africa had everything in it, and eventually the Proteas were too good for the hosts to record a big win. Keshav Maharaj led South Africa to a 98-run win, which has helped them to take a 1-0 lead. The second ODI is scheduled to start at 10 AM on Friday at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay. South Africa will be highly confident to take down Australia once again. The horrible batting collapse in the middle, made Australia…

Since its launch in 2021, The Hundred has quickly become one of the most exciting cricket tournaments in England and Wales. With its 100-ball format, packed stadiums, and star-studded squads, the tournament has already produced memorable finals, champion teams, and standout performances. So, which team is the most successful in The Hundred so far? Let’s break it down for both the men’s and women’s competitions. The Hundred Men’s Competition (2021–2025) The men’s side of the tournament has seen four different finals, with Oval Invincibles Men standing tall as the most successful team so far. Men’s Winners List YearWinnerRunner-upVenuePlayer of the…

The Hundred, England’s exciting 100-ball competition, has given fans plenty of fast runs, big sixes, and unforgettable moments since it began in 2021. Among the highlights of the tournament are the rare but electrifying centuries — innings where a batter reaches 100 runs despite the short format. Scoring a hundred in The Hundred is no small feat. With only 100 balls to face, most batters play aggressive shots from the very start. That’s why centuries remain rare and special. Let’s take a look at the list of players who have managed to hit a century in The Hundred so far.…

The Hundred has given cricket fans some electrifying batting displays since its launch in 2021. With only 100 balls per innings, batters have little time to settle in — yet many have gone on to produce spectacular knocks that changed the course of matches. Here’s a look at the highest individual scores in The Hundred Mens competition year by year, from 2021 through to 2025. Year-Wise Highest Scores 2021: Liam Livingstone – 92 (Birmingham Phoenix)* Also see: Most Centuries in The Hundred 2022: Will Jacks – 108 (Oval Invincibles)* 2023: Harry Brook – 105 (Northern Superchargers)* 2024: Ben Duckett –…

The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) will organise its state T20 league, the Kerala Cricket League (KCL), in 2025. This will be the second edition of the T20 tournament. KCL 2025 will start on August 22, with the opening game in Thiruvananthapuram. The league has received a massive boost as Sanju Samson will make his debut this season. He will turn up for Kochi Blue Tigers after being bought for INR 26.80 lakh. The other five teams are Alleppey Ripples, Trivandrum Royals, Aries Kollam Sailors, Calicut Globstars, and Thrissur Titans. Teams will play in a double-league format, facing the other five…

What is The Hundred? The Hundred is an exciting 100-ball cricket format introduced by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Launched in 2021, it was designed to make cricket simpler, shorter, and family-friendly while attracting new fans to the game. Unlike Test, ODI, or even T20 formats, The Hundred brings fast-paced matches of just 2.5 hours, combining world-class cricket with music, entertainment, and fan engagement. The 2025 season begins on 5 August 2025 and concludes with the Final on 31 August 2025 at Lord’s. The Hundred Format at a Glance FeatureDetailsBalls per innings100Match DurationAround 2.5 hoursOversNo traditional 6-ball overs.…

Australia and South Africa continue to add new chapters to their fierce cricket rivalry with every series they play. In 2025, the two sides locked horns in both white-ball formats, producing contests that lived up to the history between them. Australia edged past South Africa 2-1 in a thrilling T20I series, with Glenn Maxwell and Tim David standing out as match-winners. The series had everything — close finishes, power-hitting, and momentum swings that kept fans hooked until the last ball. The battle then shifted to ODIs, where South Africa struck first with a commanding 98-run victory in Cairns. Aiden Markram’s…

OVI vs TRT Match 23 Dream11 Team Prediction for The Hundred Men’s 2025 Preview: The former champion will be up against the current champion in match no. 23 of The Hundred Men’s 2025. Oval Invincibles and Trent Rockets will face each other in the upcoming game, which is scheduled for Thursday, starting at 11 PM at The Oval in London. This game is very important for this tournament because this will virtually decide which will be the first team to qualify for the next round of the tournament. It will also be clear which team has a better chance to…