Key Players to Watch in This Season's Hundred Competition

The sixth edition of The Hundred is set to launch on Tuesday, with full coverage provided by Sky Sports. As the tournament kicks off, each franchise brings a blend of seasoned internationals and emerging talent, and fans will be eager to see which players make a decisive impact. Below is a comprehensive overview of the squads, coaching staff, captains, home venues, and the standout performers to keep an eye on across both the men's and women's sides. ### Phoenix (Birmingham) **Coaching and Leadership**: The men are guided by Shane Bond, while Ali Maiden steers the women.

Donovan Ferreira captains the men and Ellyse Perry leads the women. Their home ground is Edgbaston.

**Women’s roster (overseas players 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 names Mary Taylor, Fatima Sana and Kayla Reneke. **Women to watch**: Retired England star Tammy Beaumont is back to light up the tournament; she previously became one of only two women to register a century in The Hundred. Her teammate Davina Perrin, a 19‑year‑old prodigy who smashed a 42‑ball hundred in last year’s eliminator for Northern Superchargers, could form a dynamic opening partnership with Beaumont and may even challenge for an England call‑up. **Men’s roster (overseas players 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) and a host of uncapped domestic talent such as Matthew Montgomery, Tom Helm and Sean Dickson.

**Men to watch**: With England’s Jacob Bethell sidelined after a knee injury, Phoenix will lean on Australian all‑rounder Mitchell Owen and steady run‑makers Joe Clarke and Will Smeed. Pakistan’s Usman Tariq, despite a quirky low‑arm delivery that sometimes draws mockery, has proven extremely effective and will be a key spinner to monitor. --- ### Spirit (London) **Coaching and Leadership**: Andy Flower directs the men’s side, while Jon Lewis oversees the women. Liam Livingstone captains the men and Charlie Dean leads the women.

Their matches are staged at Lord’s. **Women’s roster (overseas players 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 prospects Trudy Johnson, Liv Barnes, Katie George and Hannah Rainey. **Women to watch**: Spirit’s overseas firepower includes Australian six‑hitter Grace Harris and West Indian slugger Deandra Dottin.

Captain Charlie Dean, who stepped in for England’s Nat Sciver‑Brunt during a recent injury spell, is being groomed as a long‑term leader. Young batter Charis Pavely has impressed for England A and will be looking to cement a senior England place.

**Men’s roster (overseas players 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) and home‑grown talents Henry Crocombe, Kiran Carlson and Andrew Tye. **Men to watch**: Veteran England all‑rounder David Willey and explosive batsman‑bowler Liam Livingstone provide experience, while Adam Zampa adds quality leg‑spin. The big‑ticket name is James Coles, whose £390k price tag makes him the most expensive player in the auction; observers will be keen to see if he justifies that investment.

Promising seamer Henry Crocombe, soon to move to Surrey, is also on the radar for future England selection. --- ### Super Giants (Manchester) **Coaching and Leadership**: Justin Langer heads the men’s unit and Matthew Mott the women’s. Aiden Markram captains the men, while Meg Lanning leads the women.

Their home ground is Emirates Old Trafford. **Women’s roster (overseas players 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), Jo Gardner (£17,000), Natasha Wraith (£15,000), Rebecca Tyson (£15,000) plus emerging names Mia Rogers and Beth Langston. **Women to watch**: Indian opener Smriti Mandhana will delight fans with her elegant cover drives, while England’s spin wizard Sophie Ecclestone offers world‑class left‑arm orthodox.

Left‑arm seamer Grace Ballinger, who claimed 20 wickets in The Blaze’s Vitality Blast triumph, and hard‑hitting left‑handed batter Grace Scrivens, who amassed 428 runs for Essex, are both strong candidates for future England selection. **Men’s roster (overseas players 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 uncapped prospects James Sales and Adam Finch. **Men to watch**: Coach Justin Langer is attracting attention as a potential England Test coach.

On‑field, the explosive trio of Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen and Aiden Markram can dominate any bowling attack, while young all‑rounder Tawanda Muyeye possesses a full arsenal of shots. Seamer James Sales, who helped Northamptonshire clinch the recent Blast title with 25 wickets, will also be under the spotlight.

--- ### Oval Invincibles (London) **Coaching and Leadership**: Kieron Pollard leads the men, Lisa Keightley the women. Sam Curran captains the men, Hollie Armitage the women. Home matches are at The Kia Oval.

**Women’s roster (overseas players 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 talents Kate Coppack and Francesca Sweet. **Women to watch**: While Hollie Armitage may not add to her six England caps, she is a shrewd captain and prolific domestic run‑scorer.

West Indian captain Hayley Matthews and South African all‑rounder Melie Kerr will provide both firepower and leadership. Veteran England batter Danni Wyatt‑Hodge and promising youngster Kira Chathli round out a potent top order.

**Men’s roster (overseas players 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 players Eddie Jack and Seb Morgan. **Men to watch**: The Invincibles are chasing a fourth straight title. The Curran brothers, Will Jacks and Nathan Sowter provide continuity, while the marquee signings Rashid Khan and James Vince add world‑class experience. Young pacers Eddie Jack and Seb Morgan could make a name for themselves with strong performances.

--- ### Welsh Fire (Cardiff) **Coaching and Leadership**: Hemang Badani (men) and Jonathan Batty (women). Chris Jordan captains the men, Sophie Molineux leads the women. Their home venue is the Utilita Bowl. **Women’s roster (overseas players 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 to watch**: Young spinner Tilly Corteen‑Coleman, only 18, commands a six‑figure auction price, reflecting her raw talent. She joins a pace‑heavy attack featuring Lauren Bell and Issy Wong. The side also benefits from the experience of South African captain Laura Wolvaardt and Australian all‑rounder Sophie Molineux, who retired from international duty but remains a dominant domestic force.

**Men’s roster (overseas players 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 uncapped Manny Lumsden and Saif Zaib. **Men to watch**: England’s frontline bowlers Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid anchor a potent attack, supported by the experienced Chris Jordan. Young fast bowler Manny Lumsden, only 17, could surprise if given opportunities, while all‑rounder Marcus Stoinis adds power hitting and useful medium‑pace. --- ### Sunrisers (Leeds) **Coaching and Leadership**: Daniel Vettori (men) and Adrian Birrell (women).

Zak Crawley captains the men, Dani Gibson leads the women. Their base is Headingley. **Women’s roster (overseas players 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 Darcey Carter and domestic prospects Sophia Turner, Emily Windsor, Katie Jones and Chloe Skelton.

**Women to watch**: All‑rounder Dani Gibson, signed for a record £190k, will also captain the side and is expected to be a cornerstone of both batting and bowling. Her teammates include World Cup‑winning Australian pacer Annabel Sutherland and dynamic all‑rounder Phoebe Litchfield. Indian spinner Deepti Sharma, fresh from a 50‑over World Cup triumph, adds further depth.

**Men’s roster (overseas players 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 to watch**: England’s white‑ball captain Harry Brook is a spectacle with the bat, capable of turning games in a single over.

Former England opener Zak Crawley will lead the side and likely open with Australian star Mitchell Marsh, while fellow Aussie Nathan Ellis offers a bag of variations with the ball. --- ### Trent Rockets (Nottingham) **Coaching and Leadership**: Peter Moores (men) and Chris Read (women). Sam Billings captains the men, Ash Gardner the women. Home matches are at Trent Bridge.

**Women’s roster (overseas players 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 to watch**: The Rockets boast a powerful batting line‑up featuring Australian star Beth Mooney, England’s Nat Sciver‑Brunt and the in‑form Sophia Dunkley. All‑rounders Ash Gardner and Georgia Adams also contribute valuable off‑spin, while left‑arm wrist‑spinner Millicent Taylor adds variety. **Men’s roster (overseas players 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 to watch**: England’s Ben Duckett arrives fresh from a record‑breaking 141 at Lord’s, aiming to translate that form into the Hundred. Australian power‑hitter Tim David provides explosive finishing, while captain Sam Billings, who guided the Oval Invincibles to a three‑peat, brings tactical acumen. --- ### Welsh Fire (Cardiff) – Fire (Women’s) and Fire (Men’s) continue **Coaching and Leadership**: Mike Hussey (men) and Michael Klinger (women). Phil Salt captains the men, Sophie Devine leads the women.

Home ground is Sophia Gardens. **Women’s roster (overseas players 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 to watch**: All‑rounder Freya Kemp was instrumental in England’s run to the T20 World Cup final, offering hard‑hitting and clever left‑arm seam. Veteran New Zealand captain Sophie Devine, now retired from internationals, remains a marquee domestic talent with both bat and ball.

Wicket‑keeper Rhianna Southby is among the most agile keepers in the league. **Men’s roster (overseas players 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), plus Jordan Clark and Dillon Pennington.

**Men to watch**: England stalwart Joe Root continues to exhibit class and composure at the crease. Jordan Cox, last year’s Player of the Tournament, will look to replicate his 367‑run haul. Phil Salt provides aggressive top‑order fire, while Chris Woakes leads a balanced attack featuring South African paceman Marco Jansen.

--- The tournament runs from 21 July to 16 August, with each day featuring a double‑header – a women’s match followed by a men’s game at the same venue. The opening fixtures see reigning women’s champions SunRisers Leeds defending their title against MI London at The Oval (first ball at 2:45 pm), while MI London begin their quest for a fourth consecutive men’s crown against SunRisers Leeds at 6:30 pm. Fans are encouraged to stream the action on Sky Sports, and for the best viewing experience a Chrome browser is recommended for the video player.