Key Players to Watch in This Season's The Hundred

The sixth edition of The Hundred kicks off on Tuesday, with every match streamed live on Sky Sports. Below is a comprehensive guide to each franchise, their coaching staff, captains, home venues and the standout performers you should keep an eye on throughout the tournament.

### Phoenix (Birmingham) **Coaching staff:** Shane Bond (men) and Ali Maiden (women) **Captains:** Donovan Ferreira leads the men, while Ellyse Perry commands the women **Home ground:** Edgbaston **Women’s roster (overseas players highlighted):** - Alice Capsey (£130k) - Ellyse Perry (£100k) - Linsey Smith (£100k) - Lauren Filer (£95k) - Tammy Beaumont (£70k) - Davina Perrin (£50k) - Alana King (£37.5k) - Jemima Spence (£37.5k) - Eva Gray (£30k) - Emma Lamb (£27.5k) - Phoebe Brett (£27.5k) - Esmae MacGregor (£16k) - Annerie Dercksen (£15k) - Eve O'Neill (£15k) - Mary Taylor, Fatima Sana, Kayla Reneke (domestic) **Women to watch:** Tammy Beaumont, a former England star, is back after stepping away from international duties and will be looking to add another big score to her résumé. She joins the only other woman to have ever recorded a century in The Hundred – her teammate Davina Perrin. Perrin, only 19, announced herself on the big stage with a blistering 42‑ball hundred in last year’s eliminator for Northern Superchargers. The pair could form a fearsome opening partnership for Phoenix, and both may be in contention for future England selection.

**Men’s roster (overseas players highlighted):** - Rehan Ahmed (£250k) - Donovan Ferreira (£210k) - Scott Currie (£210k) - Saqib Mahmood (£150k) - Usman Tariq (£140k) - Mitchell Owen (£130k) - Mustafizur Rahman (£100k) - Joe Clarke (£85k) - Laurie Evans (£85k) - Chris Wood (£70k) - Jordan Thompson (£60k) - Will Smeed (£55k) - Matthew Montgomery, Tom Helm, Sean Dickson (domestic) **Men to watch:** With England all‑rounder Jacob Bethell sidelined by a knee injury, Phoenix will lean on Australian youngster Mitchell Owen and steady county performers Joe Clarke and Will Smeed to provide the run‑machine power. Pakistan’s spinner Usman Tariq, despite an unconventional low‑arm delivery that has drawn both curiosity and mockery, has proven extremely effective and will be a key wicket‑taking option. --- ### Spirit (London) **Coaching staff:** Andy Flower (men) and Jon Lewis (women) **Captains:** Liam Livingstone (men) and Charlie Dean (women) **Home ground:** Lord’s **Women’s roster (overseas players highlighted):** - Nadine de Klerk (£170k) - Marizanne Kapp (£130k) - Charlie Dean (£85k) - Charis Pavely (£85k) - Grace Harris (£70k) - Amy Jones (£70k) - Deandra Dottin (£37.5k) - Sterre Kalis (£27.5k) - Marie Kelly (£20k) - Seren Smale (£15k) - Lucy Higham (£15k) - Josephine Groves (£15k) - Trudy Johnson, Liv Barnes, Katie George, Hannah Rainey (domestic) **Women to watch:** Spirit boasts a formidable six‑hitting unit with overseas stars Grace Harris (Australia) and Deandra Dottin (West Indies) capable of clearing the ropes at will. Captain Charlie Dean, who stepped in for England’s Nat Sciver‑Brunt during her injury spell, is being groomed as the long‑term leader of the side.

Young batter Charis Pavely has shone for England A and a strong Hundred campaign could accelerate her promotion to the senior squad. **Men’s roster (overseas players highlighted):** - James Coles (£390k) - Liam Livingstone (£350k) - Jamie Overton (£225k) - Adam Zampa (£190k) - Dewald Brevis (£185k) - Jonny Bairstow (£160k) - Tymal Mills (£130k) - David Willey (£120k) - Adam Milne (£50k) - Mason Crane (£31k) - James Rew (£31k) - Lhuandré Pretorius (£31k) - Matthew Fisher (£31k) - Henry Crocombe, Kiran Carlson, Andrew Tye (domestic) **Men to watch:** Spirit’s experience pool includes England stalwarts David Willey and Jonny Bairstow, plus the explosive Australian leg‑spinner Adam Zampa. The most talked‑about signing is all‑rounder James Coles, who fetched a record £390,000 at auction; his calm demeanor suggests he can handle the pressure. Young seamer Henry Crocombe, a promising talent moving to Surrey after the season, could also make a big impact.

--- ### Super Giants (Manchester) **Coaching staff:** Justin Langer (men) and Matthew Mott (women) **Captains:** Aiden Markram (men) and Meg Lanning (women) **Home ground:** Emirates Old Trafford **Women’s roster (overseas players highlighted):** - Paige Scholfield (£115k) - Sophie Ecclestone (£110k) - Meg Lanning (£95k) - Smriti Mandhana (£90k) - Ryana MacDonald‑Gay (£75k) - Kathryn Bryce (£65k) - Richa Ghosh (£50k) - Mady Villiers (£45k) - Grace Ballinger (£42.5k) - Maitlan Brown (£40k) - Grace Scrivens (£40k) - Jo Gardner (£17k) - Natasha Wraith (£15k) - Rebecca Tyson (£15k) - Mia Rogers, Beth Langston (domestic) **Women to watch:** If you enjoy elegant stroke‑play, India’s opening bat Smriti Mandhana is a master of the cover drive. Spin enthusiasts will be drawn to England’s left‑arm wizard Sophie Ecclestone. Beyond the marquee names, left‑arm seamer Grace Ballinger helped The Blaze win the Vitality Blast, while left‑handed batter Grace Scrivens amassed 428 runs for Essex – both are strong candidates for future England selection.

**Men’s roster (overseas players highlighted):** - Jos Buttler (£350k) - Heinrich Klaasen (£250k) - Josh Tongue (£200k) - Aiden Markram (£200k) - Noor Ahmad (£175k) - Liam Dawson (£175k) - Leus du Plooy (£120k) - Tim Seifert (£100k) - Sonny Baker (£95k) - Gus Atkinson (£70k) - Tom Moores (£50k) - Tawanda Muyeye (£50k) - Tom Hartley (£35k) - Max Holden (£31k) - George Scrimshaw (£31k) - Paul Walter (£31k) - James Sales, Adam Finch (domestic) **Men to watch:** Super Giants coach Justin Langer is generating headlines as a leading candidate for England’s Test head‑coach vacancy. On the field, the explosive trio of Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen and Aiden Markram can dismantle any bowling attack, while Tawanda Muyeye offers a versatile skill set. Seamer James Sales was instrumental in Northamptonshire’s recent Blast triumph, taking 25 wickets, including a three‑wicket haul in the final. --- ### Oval Invincibles (London) **Coaching staff:** Kieron Pollard (men) and Lisa Keightley (women) **Captains:** Sam Curran (men) and Hollie Armitage (women) **Home ground:** The Kia Oval **Women’s roster (overseas players highlighted):** - Hayley Matthews (£120k) - Danni Wyatt‑Hodge (£110k) - Nicola Carey (£95k) - Melie Kerr (£80k) - Kira Chathli (£80k) - Chinelle Henry (£70k) - Kirstie Gordon (£55k) - Hollie Armitage (£45k) - Alexa Stonehouse (£42.5k) - Tara Norris (£35k) - Alice Davidson‑Richards (£30k) - Alice Monaghan (£27.5k) - Ellie Threlkeld (£15k) - Kalea Moore (£15k) - Danielle Gregory (£15k) - Kate Coppack, Francesca Sweet (domestic) **Women to watch:** Although Hollie Armitage is unlikely to add to her six England caps, she is a shrewd captain and a prolific run‑scorer in domestic cricket.

West Indies captain Hayley Matthews and South Africa’s Melie Kerr will provide firepower with both bat and ball, while veteran Danni Wyatt‑Hodge adds experience at the top of the order. **Men’s roster (overseas players highlighted):** - Sam Curran (£350k) - Tom Curran (£260k) - Will Jacks (£250k) - James Vince (£190k) - Nicholas Pooran (£175k) - Rashid Khan (£175k) - Nathan Sowter (£130k) - Trent Boult (£100k) - Sherfane Rutherford (£100k) - Richard Gleeson (£65k) - Olly Stone (£50k) - Ollie Pope (£31k) - Ollie Sykes (£31k) - Callum Parkinson (£31k) - Jason Roy (£31k) - Eddie Jack, Seb Morgan (domestic) **Men to watch:** Oval Invincibles are chasing a fourth consecutive men’s title. The Curran brothers, Sam and Tom, anchor the side, while the explosive Will Jacks and Nathan Sowter add depth.

The marquee acquisitions of Afghanistan’s leg‑spinner Rashid Khan and England’s power‑hitter James Vince are expected to be decisive, and young pacers Eddie Jack and Seb Morgan could emerge as surprise contributors. --- ### Welsh Fire (Cardiff) **Coaching staff:** Hemang Badani (men) and Jonathan Batty (women) **Captains:** Chris Jordan (men) and Sophie Molineux (women) **Home ground:** The Utilita Bowl **Women’s roster (overseas players highlighted):** - Lauren Bell (£140k) - Issy Wong (£130k) - Tilly Corteen‑Coleman (£105k) - Maia Bouchier (£85k) - Laura Wolvaardt (£75k) - Sarah Glenn (£75k) - Jemimah Rodrigues (£60k) - Sophie Molineux (£47.5k) - Jodi Grewcock (£30k) - Lizelle Lee (£27.5k) - Rebecca Odgers (£15k) - Phoebe Franklin (£15k) - Daisy Gibb (£15k) - Ellie Anderson (£15k) - Naomi Dattani, Katherine Fraser (domestic) **Women to watch:** Teenager Tilly Corteen‑Coleman, who commanded a six‑figure auction price, is already delivering with her swing and seam. She joins a pace‑heavy attack featuring England internationals Lauren Bell and Issy Wong. The presence of Australian captain Sophie Molineux and South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt adds depth and experience, making Welsh Fire a genuine contender.

**Men’s roster (overseas players highlighted):** - Jofra Archer (£400k) - Jamie Smith (£300k) - Adil Rashid (£250k) - Chris Jordan (£160k) - Marcus Stoinis (£150k) - Luke Wood (£130k) - David Miller (£110k) - Tristan Stubbs (£100k) - Thomas Rew (£80k) - Dan Worrall (£80k) - Caleb Falconer (£55k) - Ben McKinney (£45k) - Michael Pepper (£31k) - Tom Abell (£31k) - Nikhil Chaudhary (£31k) - Manny Lumsden, Saif Zaib (domestic) **Men to watch:** Welsh Fire’s bowling firepower is anchored by England’s premier pacer Jofra Archer and spin maestro Adil Rashid, with Chris Jordan adding experience and versatility. Young fast bowler Manny Lumsden (17) could surprise if given opportunities, while the batting line‑up leans on Jamie Smith and the promising 18‑year‑old Thomas Rew, complemented by the hard‑hitting Marcus Stoinis. --- ### Sunrisers (Leeds) **Coaching staff:** Daniel Vettori (men) and Adrian Birrell (women) **Captains:** Zak Crawley (men) and Dani Gibson (women) **Home ground:** Headingley **Women’s roster (overseas players highlighted):** - Danielle Gibson (£190k) - Annabel Sutherland (£130k) - Phoebe Litchfield (£120k) - Jess Jonassen (£110k) - Cassidy McCarthy (£65k) - Kate Cross (£50k) - Deepti Sharma (£27.5k) - Bryony Smith (£27.5k) - Lauren Winfield‑Hill (£27.5k) - Hannah Baker (£18k) - Claudie Cooper (£15k) - Darcey Carter, Sophia Turner, Emily Windsor, Katie Jones, Chloe Skelton (domestic) **Women to watch:** All‑rounder Dani Gibson is the headline signing, attracting a record £190k and taking on the captaincy.

She will be supported by World Cup‑winning Australian duo Phoebe Litchfield and Annabel Sutherland, as well as India’s spin ace Deepti Sharma, who helped India lift the 50‑over World Cup in 2025. Young Scottish talent Darcey Carter (21) offers a promising all‑round option. **Men’s roster (overseas players highlighted):** - Harry Brook (£465k) - Dan Lawrence (£210k) - Mitchell Marsh (£200k) - Abrar Ahmed (£190k) - Zak Crawley (£180k) - Ryan Rickelton (£150k) - Nathan Ellis (£145k) - Brydon Carse (£140k) - Matthew Potts (£75k) - Benny Howell (£50k) - Tom Lawes (£40k) - Tom Alsop (£31k) - Liam Patterson‑White (£31k) - Reece Topley (£31k) - Ed Barnard (£31k) - Matty Revis, Charlie Allison (domestic) **Men to watch:** England’s white‑ball captain Harry Brook is a spectacle with the bat – his audacious stroke‑play can change a game in a single over. Sunrisers will also rely on experienced opener Zak Crawley and Australian all‑rounder Mitchell Marsh, while Nathan Ellis adds variety with his seam and swing.

--- ### Trent Rockets (Nottingham) **Coaching staff:** Peter Moores (men) and Chris Read (women) **Captains:** Sam Billings (men) and Ash Gardner (women) **Home ground:** Trent Bridge **Women’s roster (overseas players highlighted):** - Beth Mooney (£210k) - Nat Sciver‑Brunt (£140k) - Ash Gardner (£100k) - Sophia Dunkley (£78k) - Kim Garth (£42k) - Emma Jones (£35k) - Bess Heath (£32.5k) - Katie Levick (£32.5k) - Ailsa Lister (£30k) - Georgia Adams (£30k) - Millicent Taylor (£27.5k) - Georgia Elwiss (£27.5k) - Charley Phillips (£15k) - Samantha Bates (£15k) - Amu Surenkumar, Eve Jones, Sophie Munro (domestic) **Women to watch:** The Rockets boast a lethal top order with Australian wicket‑keeper‑batter Beth Mooney and England’s Nat Sciver‑Brunt, while Ash Gardner adds power hitting and off‑spin. Georgia Adams provides consistency with bat and ball, complemented by Kim Garth’s new‑ball seam. **Men’s roster (overseas players highlighted):** - Tim David (£350k) - Tom Banton (£225k) - Ben Duckett (£200k) - Sam Billings (£180k) - Mitchell Santner (£175k) - Finn Allen (£160k) - Craig Overton (£120k) - Matt Henry (£75k) - Danny Briggs (£70k) - Lewis Gregory (£55k) - Dan Mousley (£40k) - Aneurin Donald (£31k) - Ben Mayes (£31k) - Louis Kimber (£31k) - Ben Raine, Ben Sanderson, Mohammad Amir, Calvin Harrison (domestic) **Men to watch:** Ben Duckett arrives fresh from a record‑breaking 141 at Lord’s in an ODI, eager to translate that form into the Hundred.

Tim David is renowned for his six‑hitting prowess, and Sam Billings, a three‑time champion captain, brings tactical acumen and calm under pressure. --- ### Welsh Fire (Cardiff) – Fire (Bristol) **Coaching staff:** Mike Hussey (men) and Michael Klinger (women) **Captains:** Phil Salt (men) and Sophie Devine (women) **Home ground:** Sophia Gardens **Women’s roster (overseas players highlighted):** - Sophie Devine (£210k) - Freya Kemp (£120k) - Em Arlott (£110k) - Georgia Wareham (£100k) - Georgia Voll (£80k) - Ella McCaughan (£30k) - Heather Graham (£27.5k) - Sarah Bryce (£25k) - Abi Norgrove (£21k) - Fi Morris (£20k) - Sophia Smale (£20k) - Grace Thompson (£20k) - Rhianna Southby (£20k) - Grace Potts (£15k) - Niamh Holland, Georgia Davis (domestic) **Women to watch:** All‑rounder Freya Kemp was instrumental in England’s run to the T20 World Cup final, combining aggressive seam bowling with big‑hitting.

Sophie Devine, a retired New Zealand international, still commands respect for her explosive batting, sharp leadership and handy medium‑pace. Wicket‑keeper Rhianna Southby is among the most agile behind the stumps.

**Men’s roster (overseas players highlighted):** - Phil Salt (£450k) - Jordan Cox (£300k) - Marco Jansen (£250k) - Joe Root (£240k) - Rachin Ravindra (£140k) - Chris Woakes (£110k) - Tom Kohler‑Cadmore (£80k) - Lockie Ferguson (£75k) - Matthew Short (£75k) - Asa Tribe (£70k) - Sam Cook (£70k) - Ben Kellaway (£37.5k) - Jafer Chohan (£35k) - Tom Aspinwall (£31k) - Jordan Clark, Dillon Pennington (domestic) **Men to watch:** England’s Test captain Joe Root brings class and composure to the middle order. Jordan Cox, last year’s Player of the Tournament, continues his run‑scoring spree, while Phil Salt provides aggressive opening fire.

The pace attack is bolstered by South African giant Marco Jansen and New Zealand speedster Lockie Ferguson. --- **Broadcast information** All matches run from Tuesday 21 July to Sunday 16 August, with a double‑header each day – a women’s game followed by a men’s contest at the same venue. The opening fixtures feature reigning women’s champions SunRisers Leeds defending their title against MI London at The Oval (2.45 pm), and MI London chasing a fourth straight men’s crown against SunRisers later that evening (6.30 pm). For the best viewing experience, a Chrome browser is recommended for the video player.

This guide should help you identify the players most likely to shape the competition and give you a solid foundation for following the action across all eight franchises.