The Hundred is a professional cricket tournament that is set to take place in England and Wales starting from July 2021. It is a 100-ball competition that features both men’s and women’s teams, with eight teams in each category. The tournament has been created by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) with the aim of attracting a wider audience to the game of cricket, especially the younger generation.
The format of The Hundred is unique and has been designed to make the game more fast-paced and exciting. Each team will face 100 balls in their innings, with the match lasting for approximately two and a half hours. The teams will be divided into two groups and will play each other once, with the top three teams from each group qualifying for the playoffs. The final will be played between the top two teams, with the winner being crowned as the champion of The Hundred tournament.
The Hundred has been met with mixed reactions from cricket fans, with some embracing the new format and others criticizing it for deviating from traditional cricket rules. However, the ECB hopes that this tournament will help in the growth and development of the sport, not only in England and Wales but also globally. With the participation of some of the world’s top players and a fast-paced format, The Hundred is expected to be an exciting addition to the world of cricket.
