Key Players to Watch in This Season's The Hundred

The sixth edition of The Hundred kicks off on Tuesday, with full live coverage on Sky Sports, and fans are eager to see which cricketers will make the biggest impact for their franchises. Below is a comprehensive guide to each side’s coaching staff, captains, home venues, squad compositions and the standout performers you should keep an eye on throughout the tournament. **Southern Brave (Women’s and Men’s)** - **Head coaches:** Shane Bond (men) and Ali Maiden (women) - **Captains:** Donovan Ferreira leads the men’s side, while former Australia star Ellyse Perry captains the women’s team.

- **Home ground:** Edgbaston, Birmingham. *Women’s roster (overseas signings highlighted in bold):* Alice Capsey (£130,000), **Ellyse Perry** (£100,000), Linsey Smith (£100,000), Lauren Filer (£95,000), Tammy Beaumont (£70,000), Davina Perrin (£50,000), Alana King (£37,500), Jemima Spence (£37,500), Eva Gray (£30,000), Emma Lamb (£27,500), Phoebe Brett (£27,500), Esmae MacGregor (£16,000), Annerie Dercksen (£15,000), Eve O'Neill (£15,000), plus domestic players Mary Taylor, Fatima Sana and Kayla Reneke.

*Women’s players to watch:* - **Tammy Beaumont** – recently retired from England duty, Beaumont remains one of only two women to have recorded a century in The Hundred. Her experience and power‑hitting ability make her a linchpin for the Brave’s top order. - **Davina Perrin** – the 19‑year‑old burst onto the scene with a blistering 42‑ball hundred for Northern Superchargers in last year’s eliminator. Paired with Beaumont, she could form a fearsome opening partnership and may even earn a call‑up back to the England squad.

*Men’s roster (overseas signings highlighted in bold):* Rehan Ahmed (£250,000), Donovan Ferreira (£210,000), Scott Currie (£210,000), Saqib Mahmood (£150,000), Usman Tariq (£140,000), Mitchell Owen (£130,000), Mustafizur Rahman (£100,000), Joe Clarke (£85,000), Laurie Evans (£85,000), Chris Wood (£70,000), Jordan Thompson (£60,000), Will Smeed (£55,000) plus domestic talents Matthew Montgomery, Tom Helm and Sean Dickson. *Men’s players to watch:* - **Mitchell Owen** – the Australian all‑rounder brings a blend of aggressive batting and handy seam bowling, and will be expected to fill the void left by the injured Jacob Bethell. - **Joe Clarke** and **Will Smeed** – both are regular performers in England’s domestic circuit and will be tasked with anchoring the middle order. - **Usman Tariq** – his low‑arm, stop‑start action often draws a chuckle, but the Pakistani spinner is remarkably effective and can turn matches with his variations.

--- **London Spirit (Women’s and Men’s)** - **Head coaches:** Andy Flower (men) and Jon Lewis (women) - **Captains:** Liam Livingstone (men) and Charlie Dean (women) - **Home ground:** Lord’s, London. *Women’s roster (overseas signings highlighted in bold):* Nadine de Klerk (£170,000), Marizanne Kapp (£130,000), **Charlie Dean** (£85,000), Charis Pavely (£85,000), Grace Harris (£70,000), Amy Jones (£70,000), Deandra Dottin (£37,500), Sterre Kalis (£27,500), Marie Kelly (£20,000), Seren Smale (£15,000), Lucy Higham (£15,000), Josephine Groves (£15,000) plus local talents Trudy Johnson, Liv Barnes, Katie George and Hannah Rainey. *Women’s players to watch:* - The overseas contingent packs serious power, with **Grace Harris** (Australia) and **Deandra Dottin** (West Indies) capable of clearing the ropes at will. - **Charlie Dean** has already shown leadership chops, deputising for England’s captain when Nat Sciver‑Brunt was sidelined, and is poised to become a long‑term England skipper.

- **Charis Pavely** has been prolific for England A; a strong Hundred campaign could accelerate her elevation to the senior side. *Men’s roster (overseas signings highlighted in bold):* James Coles (£390,000), Liam Livingstone (£350,000), Jamie Overton (£225,000), Adam Zampa (£190,000), Dewald Brevis (£185,000), Jonny Bairstow (£160,000), Tymal Mills (£130,000), David Willey (£120,000), Adam Milne (£50,000), Mason Crane (£31,000), James Rew (£31,000), Lhuandré Pretorius (£31,000), Matthew Fisher (£31,000) plus home‑grown prospects Henry Crocombe, Kiran Carlson and Andrew Tye. *Men’s players to watch:* - Veteran all‑rounders **David Willey**, **Jonny Bairstow** and **Liam Livingstone** bring a wealth of experience.

- The big‑ticket signing **James Coles** commands a £390k fee; observers will be keen to see if his all‑round capabilities justify the price. - Young seamer **Henry Crocombe**, soon to move to Surrey, is a promising England prospect. --- **Manchester Originals (Women’s and Men’s)** - **Head coaches:** Justin Langer (men) and Matthew Mott (women) - **Captains:** Aiden Markram (men) and Meg Lanning (women) - **Home ground:** Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. *Women’s roster (overseas signings highlighted in bold):* Paige Scholfield (£115,000), Sophie Ecclestone (£110,000), **Meg Lanning** (£95,000), Smriti Mandhana (£90,000), Ryana MacDonald‑Gay (£75,000), Kathryn Bryce (£65,000), Richa Ghosh (£50,000), Mady Villiers (£45,000), Grace Ballinger (£42,500), Maitlan Brown (£40,000), Grace Scrivens (£40,000) plus emerging players Jo Gardner, Natasha Wraith, Rebecca Tyson, Mia Rogers and Beth Langston.

*Women’s players to watch:* - **Smriti Mandhana** dazzles with elegant cover drives and a wide array of scoring shots. - Spin maestro **Sophie Ecclestone** offers world‑class left‑arm orthodox spin. - All‑rounders **Grace Ballinger** (20 wickets in the Vitality Blast) and **Grace Scrivens** (428 runs for Essex) are on the England radar. *Men’s roster (overseas signings highlighted in bold):* Jos Buttler (£350,000), Heinrich Klaasen (£250,000), Josh Tongue (£200,000), Aiden Markram (£200,000), Noor Ahmad (£175,000), Liam Dawson (£175,000), Leus du Plooy (£120,000), Tim Seifert (£100,000), Sonny Baker (£95,000), Gus Atkinson (£70,000), Tom Moores (£50,000), Tawanda Muyeye (£50,000), Tom Hartley (£35,000), Max Holden (£31,000), George Scrimshaw (£31,000), Paul Walter (£31,000) plus squad members James Sales and Adam Finch.

*Men’s players to watch:* - **Jos Buttler** and **Heinrich Klaasen** provide explosive top‑order firepower, while **Aiden Markram** adds a blend of power and technique. - Young pacer **Tawanda Muyeye** possesses a full arsenal of deliveries and could become a breakout star.

- Seamer **James Sales** was instrumental in Northamptonshire’s recent Blast triumph, taking 25 wickets, including three in the final. --- **Oval Invincibles (Women’s and Men’s)** - **Head coaches:** Kieron Pollard (men) and Lisa Keightley (women) - **Captains:** Sam Curran (men) and Hollie Armitage (women) - **Home ground:** The Kia Oval. *Women’s roster (overseas signings highlighted in bold):* Hayley Matthews (£120,000), Danni Wyatt‑Hodge (£110,000), Nicola Carey (£95,000), Melie Kerr (£80,000), Kira Chathli (£80,000), Chinelle Henry (£70,000), Kirstie Gordon (£55,000), Hollie Armitage (£45,000), Alexa Stonehouse (£42,500), Tara Norris (£35,000), Alice Davidson‑Richards (£30,000), Alice Monaghan (£27,500), Ellie Threlkeld (£15,000), Kalea Moore (£15,000), Danielle Gregory (£15,000) plus local prospects Kate Coppack and Francesca Sweet.

*Women’s players to watch:* - Captain **Hollie Armitage**, though unlikely to add to her six England caps, is a shrewd leader and prolific domestic run‑scorer. - West Indies captain **Hayley Matthews** and South Africa’s **Melie Kerr** will bolster both the batting and bowling departments.

- Veteran England batter **Danni Wyatt‑Hodge** and rising star **Kira Chathli** add depth to the top order. *Men’s roster (overseas signings highlighted in bold):* Sam Curran (£350,000), Tom Curran (£260,000), Will Jacks (£250,000), James Vince (£190,000), Nicholas Pooran (£175,000), Rashid Khan (£175,000), Nathan Sowter (£130,000), Trent Boult (£100,000), Sherfane Rutherford (£100,000), Richard Gleeson (£65,000), Olly Stone (£50,000), Ollie Pope (£31,000), Ollie Sykes (£31,000), Callum Parkinson (£31,000), Jason Roy (£31,000) plus emerging talents Eddie Jack and Seb Morgan.

*Men’s players to watch:* - The Invincibles are defending a three‑peat and have retained the Curran brothers, **Sam** and **Tom**, as well as **Will Jacks** and **Nathan Sowter**. - The marquee signings of Afghanistan’s spin wizard **Rashid Khan** and England’s hard‑hitting **James Vince** add firepower.

- Young pacers **Eddie Jack** and **Seb Morgan** could make a name for themselves with strong performances. --- **Northern Superchargers (Women’s and Men’s)** - **Head coaches:** Hemang Badani (men) and Jonathan Batty (women) - **Captains:** Chris Jordan (men) and Sophie Molineux (women) - **Home ground:** The Utilita Bowl, Leeds. *Women’s roster (overseas signings highlighted in bold):* Lauren Bell (£140,000), Issy Wong (£130,000), Tilly Corteen‑Coleman (£105,000), Maia Bouchier (£85,000), Laura Wolvaardt (£75,000), Sarah Glenn (£75,000), Jemimah Rodrigues (£60,000), Sophie Molineux (£47,500), Jodi Grewcock (£30,000), Lizelle Lee (£27,500), Rebecca Odgers (£15,000), Phoebe Franklin (£15,000), Daisy Gibb (£15,000), Ellie Anderson (£15,000) plus Naomi Dattani and Katherine Fraser. *Women’s players to watch:* - Teenage spinner **Tilly Corteen‑Coleman**, who commanded a six‑figure auction fee, joins a pace attack featuring **Lauren Bell** and **Issy Wong**.

- The side benefits from the experience of former Australia captain **Sophie Molineux** and South Africa’s opening star **Laura Wolvaardt**. *Men’s roster (overseas signings highlighted in bold):* Jofra Archer (£400,000), Jamie Smith (£300,000), Adil Rashid (£250,000), Chris Jordan (£160,000), Marcus Stoinis (£150,000), Luke Wood (£130,000), David Miller (£110,000), Tristan Stubbs (£100,000), Thomas Rew (£80,000), Dan Worrall (£80,000), Caleb Falconer (£55,000), Ben McKinney (£45,000), Michael Pepper (£31,000), Tom Abell (£31,000), Nikhil Chaudhary (£31,000) plus Manny Lumsden and Saif Zaib.

*Men’s players to watch:* - England’s premier fast bowler **Jofra Archer** and spin ace **Adil Rashid** anchor a potent attack. - Young Hampshire pacer **Manny Lumsden** (17) could surprise if given game time. - Batsmen **Jamie Smith**, **Thomas Rew** and all‑rounder **Marcus Stoinis** provide a balanced middle order.

--- **Sunrisers (Women’s and Men’s)** - **Head coaches:** Daniel Vettori (men) and Adrian Birrell (women) - **Captains:** Zak Crawley (men) and Dani Gibson (women) - **Home ground:** Headingley, Leeds. *Women’s roster (overseas signings highlighted in bold):* Danielle Gibson (£190,000), Annabel Sutherland (£130,000), Phoebe Litchfield (£120,000), Jess Jonassen (£110,000), Cassidy McCarthy (£65,000), Kate Cross (£50,000), Deepti Sharma (£27,500), Bryony Smith (£27,500), Lauren Winfield‑Hill (£27,500), Hannah Baker (£18,000), Claudie Cooper (£15,000), plus Scotland’s rising all‑rounder Darcey Carter and domestic talents Sophia Turner, Emily Windsor, Katie Jones and Chloe Skelton. *Women’s players to watch:* - **Dani Gibson** not only commands a £190k auction fee but also captains the side, bringing World Cup experience. - Australian stars **Phoebe Litchfield** and **Annabel Sutherland**, fresh from a T20 World Cup triumph, add firepower.

- India’s spin sensation **Deepti Sharma** offers a world‑class off‑spin option. *Men’s roster (overseas signings highlighted in bold):* Harry Brook (£465,000), Dan Lawrence (£210,000), Mitchell Marsh (£200,000), Abrar Ahmed (£190,000), Zak Crawley (£180,000), Ryan Rickelton (£150,000), Nathan Ellis (£145,000), Brydon Carse (£140,000), Matthew Potts (£75,000), Benny Howell (£50,000), Tom Lawes (£40,000), Tom Alsop (£31,000), Liam Patterson‑White (£31,000), Reece Topley (£31,000), Ed Barnard (£31,000) plus Matty Revis and Charlie Allison. *Men’s players to watch:* - **Harry Brook**, England’s white‑ball captain, is a match‑winner with his fearless stroke‑play.

- Opening pair **Zak Crawley** and Australia’s **Mitchell Marsh** will set the tone at the top. - South African pacer **Nathan Ellis** brings a varied seam repertoire. --- **Roses (Women’s and Men’s)** - **Head coaches:** Peter Moores (men) and Chris Read (women) - **Captains:** Sam Billings (men) and Ash Gardner (women) - **Home ground:** Trent Bridge, Nottingham. *Women’s roster (overseas signings highlighted in bold):* Beth Mooney (£210,000), Nat Sciver‑Brunt (£140,000), Ash Gardner (£100,000), Sophia Dunkley (£78,000), Kim Garth (£42,000), Emma Jones (£35,000), Bess Heath (£32,500), Katie Levick (£32,500), Ailsa Lister (£30,000), Georgia Adams (£30,000), Millicent Taylor (£27,500), Georgia Elwiss (£27,500), Charley Phillips (£15,000), Samantha Bates (£15,000) plus Amu Surenkumar, Eve Jones and Sophie Munro.

*Women’s players to watch:* - Australian wicket‑keeper‑batter **Beth Mooney** and England all‑rounder **Nat Sciver‑Brunt** provide explosive batting. - Captain **Ash Gardner** and veteran **Georgia Adams** also contribute valuable off‑spin.

*Men’s roster (overseas signings highlighted in bold):* Tim David (£350,000), Tom Banton (£225,000), Ben Duckett (£200,000), Sam Billings (£180,000), Mitchell Santner (£175,000), Finn Allen (£160,000), Craig Overton (£120,000), Matt Henry (£75,000), Danny Briggs (£70,000), Lewis Gregory (£55,000), Dan Mousley (£40,000), Aneurin Donald (£31,000), Ben Mayes (£31,000), Louis Kimber (£31,000) plus Ben Raine, Ben Sanderson, Mohammad Amir and Calvin Harrison. *Men’s players to watch:* - **Ben Duckett**, fresh from a record‑breaking 141 at Lord’s, will look to translate that form into the Hundred. - Power‑hitting Australian **Tim David** and experienced captain **Sam Billings** add depth to the batting line‑up.

--- **Welsh Fire (Women’s and Men’s)** - **Head coaches:** Mike Hussey (men) and Michael Klinger (women) - **Captains:** Phil Salt (men) and Sophie Devine (women) - **Home ground:** Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. *Women’s roster (overseas signings highlighted in bold):* Sophie Devine (£210,000), Freya Kemp (£120,000), Em Arlott (£110,000), Georgia Wareham (£100,000), Georgia Voll (£80,000), Ella McCaughan (£30,000), Heather Graham (£27,500), Sarah Bryce (£25,000), Abi Norgrove (£21,000), Fi Morris (£20,000), Sophia Smale (£20,000), Grace Thompson (£20,000), Rhianna Southby (£20,000), Grace Potts (£15,000), Niamh Holland and Georgia Davis. *Women’s players to watch:* - All‑rounder **Freya Kemp** was instrumental in England’s run to the T20 World Cup final.

- Captain **Sophie Devine**, a former New Zealand international, remains a dominant force with bat and ball. - Wicket‑keeper **Rhianna Southby** is among the most agile behind the stumps. *Men’s roster (overseas signings highlighted in bold):* Phil Salt (£450,000), Jordan Cox (£300,000), Marco Jansen (£250,000), Joe Root (£240,000), Rachin Ravindra (£140,000), Chris Woakes (£110,000), Tom Kohler‑Cadmore (£80,000), Lockie Ferguson (£75,000), Matthew Short (£75,000), Asa Tribe (£70,000), Sam Cook (£70,000), Ben Kellaway (£37,500), Jafer Chohan (£35,000), Tom Aspinwall (£31,000), Jordan Clark and Dillon Pennington.

*Men’s players to watch:* - England stalwart **Joe Root** continues to exhibit class and consistency. - The tournament’s previous Player of the Year, **Jordan Cox**, returns after a 367‑run haul for the Invincibles. - Explosive opener **Phil Salt** and towering South African pacer **Marco Jansen** add variety to the attack.

The Hundred will run from 21 July to 16 August, with each day featuring a women's double‑header followed by the men’s match at the same venue. The defending women’s champions, SunRisers Leeds, open against MI London at The Oval (2.45 pm), while MI London also begin their quest for a fourth straight men’s title against SunRisers later that evening (6.30 pm). Fans are encouraged to use Chrome for the best video‑player experience.