Key Players to Watch in This Season's The Hundred

The sixth edition of The Hundred launches on Tuesday, with full coverage on Sky Sports, and fans are eager to see which stars will make the biggest impact for each franchise. Below is a detailed guide to the coaching staff, captains, home venues and, most importantly, the players who could turn the tide for their sides. The information has been reorganised and expanded to give a richer picture of the squads, their marquee signings and the emerging talent to keep an eye on throughout the tournament.

### Birmingham Phoenix (Men) and Phoenix (Women) **Coaching and leadership**: Shane Bond heads the men’s side while Ali Maiden oversees the women’s team. The men are captained by Donovan Ferreira and the women by Australian legend Ellyse Perry. Their home ground is Edgbaston.

**Women’s roster** (overseas players highlighted in bold): 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. **Women to watch**: Retired England star Tammy Beaumont hopes to rekindle her form in The Hundred. She remains one of only two women to have recorded a century in the competition, sharing that distinction with her teammate Davina Perrin. Perrin, just 19, announced herself with a blistering 42‑ball hundred for Northern Superchargers in last year’s eliminator and could become a regular opening partner for Beaumont, potentially earning an England call‑up herself.

**Men’s roster** (overseas players in bold): 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. **Men to watch**: After a knee injury ruled England’s Jacob Bethell out, Phoenix will lean on Australia’s Mitchell Owen and steady county performers Joe Clarke and Will Smeed to provide firepower. Pakistan’s Usman Tariq, despite a quirky low‑arm action that has drawn both mockery and admiration, is a surprisingly effective bowler and will be a key mystery‑spinner for the side. --- ### London Spirit (Men) and Spirit (Women) **Coaching and leadership**: Andy Flower directs the men, Jon Lewis the women.

Liam Livingstone captains the men, while Charlie Dean leads the women. Their matches are staged at Lord’s.

**Women’s roster** (overseas in bold): 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. **Women to watch**: Spirit’s overseas power hitters include Australia’s Grace Harris and West Indies’ Deandra Dottin, both 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 a long‑term leader. Young all‑rounder Charis Pavely has impressed for England A and will be looking to cement a senior England place.

**Men’s roster** (overseas in bold): 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. **Men to watch**: The Spirit side blends experience and youth.

David Willey, Jonny Bairstow and Liam Livingstone bring international pedigree, while Adam Zampa adds a leg‑spin weapon. The most expensive signing, James Coles, commands a £390k fee; his calm demeanor suggests he can handle the pressure.

Young seamer Henry Crocombe, a promising Surrey recruit, is also on England’s radar. --- ### Manchester Originals (Men) and Originals (Women) **Coaching and leadership**: Justin Langer (men) and Matthew Mott (women). Captains are Aiden Markram (men) and Meg Lanning (women).

Home games are at Emirates Old Trafford. **Women’s roster** (overseas in bold): 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. **Women to watch**: Indian opener Smriti Mandhana dazzles with elegant cover drives, while England’s spin queen Sophie Ecclestone offers world‑class turn. Emerging talents Grace Ballinger, who took 20 wickets in The Blaze’s Vitality Blast win, and left‑handed batter Grace Scrivens, who amassed 428 runs for Essex, are both strong candidates for future England selection.

**Men’s roster** (overseas in bold): 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. **Men to watch**: Coach Justin Langer is attracting attention as a potential England Test coach, but on the field the focus will be on Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen and Aiden Markram, all of whom can dominate with the bat.

Young all‑rounder Tawanda Muyeye possesses a full repertoire of shots, while seamer James Sales impressed in Northants’ recent Blast triumph, claiming 25 wickets, including three in the final. --- ### Oval Invincibles (Men) and Invincibles (Women) **Coaching and leadership**: Kieron Pollard (men) and Lisa Keightley (women). Captains are Sam Curran (men) and Hollie Armitage (women). Home ground is The Kia Oval.

**Women’s roster** (overseas in bold): 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. **Women to watch**: Although 29‑year‑old Hollie Armitage may not add to her six England caps, she is a shrewd captain and prolific run‑scorer domestically.

West Indies captain Hayley Matthews and South Africa’s Melie Kerr will provide both firepower and wicket‑taking ability. Veteran Danni Wyatt‑Hodge and promising Kira Chathli round out a formidable batting line‑up.

**Men’s roster** (overseas in bold): 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. **Men to watch**: MI London aim for a fourth straight men’s title, building on three consecutive victories. The Curran brothers, Sam and Tom, bring all‑round prowess, while Will Jacks and Nathan Sowter add depth. High‑profile acquisitions Rashid Khan and James Vince bring international experience, and young pacers Eddie Jack and Seb Morgan could emerge as future stars.

--- ### Southern Brave (Men) and Brave (Women) **Coaching and leadership**: Hemang Badani (men) and Jonathan Batty (women). Captains are Chris Jordan (men) and Sophie Molineux (women). Home venue is The Utilita Bowl.

**Women’s roster** (overseas in bold): 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. **Women to watch**: The Brave’s attack features England’s fast‑bowling duo Lauren Bell and Issy Wong, complemented by 18‑year‑old spinner Tilly Corteen‑Coleman, who commanded a six‑figure fee despite her youth.

The side also benefits from the experience of South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt and New Zealand’s Sophie Molineux, who brings both leadership and all‑round skill. **Men’s roster** (overseas in bold): 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.

**Men to watch**: With Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid anchoring the pace and spin departments, the Brave’s bowling looks formidable. Young fast bowler Manny Lumsden, only 17, could make an impact if given opportunities.

Batting will revolve around Jamie Smith, a potential future England Test keeper, and the explosive all‑rounder Marcus Stoinis, while Thomas Rew adds youthful vigor. --- ### Northern Superchargers (Men) and Superchargers (Women) **Coaching and leadership**: Daniel Vettori (men) and Adrian Birrell (women). Captains are Zak Crawley (men) and Dani Gibson (women). Home ground is Headingley.

**Women’s roster** (overseas in bold): 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. **Women to watch**: All‑rounder Dani Gibson, the tournament’s biggest spend at £190k, will also captain the side and bring World Cup experience. She is supported by Australian talents Phoebe Litchfield and Annabel Sutherland, both part of Australia’s recent T20 triumph, and India’s Deepti Sharma, a key figure in India’s 50‑over success in 2025. Young Scotland prospect Darcey Carter adds further depth.

**Men’s roster** (overseas in bold): 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. **Men to watch**: England’s white‑ball captain Harry Brook is a spectacle with the bat, capable of producing both dazzling and reckless strokes that can change a match in an instant. Zak Crawley, now leading the Superchargers, will likely open with Australia’s Mitchell Marsh, while Nathan Ellis offers a varied bowling arsenal.

--- ### The Rockets (Men) and Rockets (Women) **Coaching and leadership**: Peter Moores (men) and Chris Read (women). Captains are Sam Billings (men) and Ash Gardner (women).

Home venue is Trent Bridge. **Women’s roster** (overseas in bold): 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. **Women to watch**: The Rockets boast a powerful batting line‑up featuring Australian stalwarts Beth Mooney and Ash Gardner, alongside England’s Nat Sciver‑Brunt and Sophia Dunkley. All‑rounder Georgia Adams provides consistency, while Kim Garth’s left‑arm seam will be crucial with the new ball.

**Men’s roster** (overseas in bold): 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. **Men to watch**: Fresh from a record‑breaking 141 at Lord’s in an ODI, Ben Duckett will look to translate that form into the Hundred. Tim David, one of the most feared six‑hitters in the game, provides raw power, while captain Sam Billings, who guided the Oval Invincibles to a three‑peat, brings tactical acumen. --- ### Welsh Fire (Men) and Fire (Women) **Coaching and leadership**: Mike Hussey (men) and Michael Klinger (women).

Captains are Phil Salt (men) and Sophie Devine (women). Home ground is Sophia Gardens. **Women’s roster** (overseas in bold): 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.

**Women to watch**: All‑rounder Freya Kemp was instrumental in England’s run to the T20 World Cup final, offering both hard‑hitting and disciplined left‑arm seam. Sophie Devine, a retired New Zealand international, remains one of the most coveted domestic talents for her batting, leadership and occasional spin. Wicket‑keeper Rhianna Southby is noted for her agility behind the stumps.

**Men’s roster** (overseas in bold): 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. **Men to watch**: Veteran England batsman Joe Root continues to exhibit class and composure at the crease.

He is joined by last year’s Player of the Tournament Jordan Cox, who amassed 367 runs for the Invincibles, and the aggressive opener Phil Salt. The bowling attack features South African giant Marco Jansen, supported by the ever‑reliable Chris Woakes. The tournament runs from 21 July to 16 August, with each day offering a double‑header – a women’s match followed by a men’s game – at the same venue. Fans can tune into Sky Sports for live coverage of every fixture.