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The fourth edition of The Hundred Men‘s competition is set to commence on July 23, 2024, featuring a match between the Oval Invincibles and the Birmingham Phoenix at the Oval. The tournament will conclude with the Final at Lord’s on August 18.
As the defending champions, the Invincibles will be keen to retain their title, while the Originals, last year’s runners-up, will be eager to make their mark this season alongside other teams.
Teams and structure
Eight teams are participating in the 2024 tournament: Oval Invincibles, Birmingham Phoenix, Southern Brave, London Spirit, Welsh Fire, Manchester Originals, Trent Rockets and Northern Superchargers. The competition will include 32 league games, followed by an Eliminator and the Final. This structure ensures a comprehensive format, allowing each team ample opportunity to advance to the knockout stages.
Format and innovations
The Hundred, introduced by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in 2021, features a distinctive format where each team plays a single 100-ball innings instead of the traditional overs.
This competition incorporates several innovations, including a 25-ball powerplay period, during which only two fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle, and a strategic timeout of 90 seconds for tactical discussions. These changes are designed to offer a quicker, more family-friendly version of the game, aiming to attract new audiences. The tournament’s format and high-profile international stars have contributed to its significant viewership and fan engagement.
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Tournament Layout
Divided into two groups, the tournament will see a total of 32 matches in the group stage. The top teams from each group will advance to the knockout stages, leading to the Final where the champion will be determined. With its engaging format and exciting matches, The Hundred continues to be a notable cricket competition in the UK, promising a thrilling season ahead.
The Hundred Men’s 2024 Fixtures:
| Date | Match | Venue | Teams | Local Time | Time (GMT) | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 23 Jul 2024 | 1st Match | London, Kennington Oval | Oval Invincibles vs Birmingham Phoenix | 6:30 PM | 11:00 PM GMT | 4:30 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Wed, 24 Jul 2024 | 2nd Match | Southampton, The Rose Bowl | Southern Brave vs London Spirit | 6:30 PM | 11:00 PM GMT | 4:30 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Thu, 25 Jul 2024 | 3rd Match | Manchester, Emirates Old Trafford | Manchester Originals vs Welsh Fire | 6:30 PM | 11:00 PM GMT | 4:30 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Fri, 26 Jul 2024 | 4th Match | Leeds, Headingley | Northern Superchargers vs Trent Rockets | 6:30 PM | 11:00 PM GMT | 4:30 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Sat, 27 Jul 2024 | 5th Match | London, Lord’s | London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix | 6:30 PM | 11:00 PM GMT | 4:30 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Sun, 28 Jul 2024 | 6th Match | Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | Welsh Fire vs Oval Invincibles | 6:30 PM | 11:00 PM GMT | 4:30 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Mon, 29 Jul 2024 | 7th Match | Manchester, Emirates Old Trafford | Manchester Originals vs Trent Rockets | 6:30 PM | 11:00 PM GMT | 4:30 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Tue, 30 Jul 2024 | 8th Match | Leeds, Headingley | Northern Superchargers vs Southern Brave | 6:30 PM | 11:00 PM GMT | 4:30 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Wed, 31 Jul 2024 | 9th Match | Nottingham, Trent Bridge | Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix | 6:30 PM | 11:00 PM GMT | 4:30 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Thu, 01 Aug 2024 | 10th Match | London, Lord’s | London Spirit vs Welsh Fire | 6:30 PM | 11:00 PM GMT | 4:30 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Thu, 01 Aug 2024 | 11th Match | Southampton, The Rose Bowl | Southern Brave vs Manchester Originals | 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM GMT | 1:00 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Fri, 02 Aug 2024 | 12th Match | London, Kennington Oval | Oval Invincibles vs Northern Superchargers | 6:30 PM | 11:00 PM GMT | 4:30 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Sat, 03 Aug 2024 | 13th Match | Birmingham, Edgbaston | Birmingham Phoenix vs Southern Brave | 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM GMT | 1:00 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Sat, 03 Aug 2024 | 14th Match | Nottingham, Trent Bridge | Trent Rockets vs Welsh Fire | 6:30 PM | 11:00 PM GMT | 4:30 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Sun, 04 Aug 2024 | 15th Match | London, Lord’s | London Spirit vs Oval Invincibles | 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM GMT | 1:00 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Sun, 04 Aug 2024 | 16th Match | Leeds, Headingley | Northern Superchargers vs Manchester Originals | 10:30 PM | 3:00 AM GMT (Next Day) | 8:00 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Mon, 05 Aug 2024 | 17th Match | Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave | 6:30 PM | 11:00 PM GMT | 4:30 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Tue, 06 Aug 2024 | 18th Match | Manchester, Emirates Old Trafford | Manchester Originals vs Oval Invincibles | 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM GMT | 1:00 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Tue, 06 Aug 2024 | 19th Match | Birmingham, Edgbaston | Birmingham Phoenix vs Northern Superchargers | 6:30 PM | 11:00 PM GMT | 4:30 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Wed, 07 Aug 2024 | 20th Match | Nottingham, Trent Bridge | Trent Rockets vs London Spirit | 6:30 PM | 11:00 PM GMT | 4:30 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Thu, 08 Aug 2024 | 21st Match | Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | Welsh Fire vs Northern Superchargers | 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM GMT | 1:00 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Thu, 08 Aug 2024 | 22nd Match | London, Kennington Oval | Oval Invincibles vs Southern Brave | 6:30 PM | 11:00 PM GMT | 4:30 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Fri, 09 Aug 2024 | 23rd Match | London, Lord’s | London Spirit vs Manchester Originals | 6:30 PM | 11:00 PM GMT | 4:30 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Sat, 10 Aug 2024 | 24th Match | Southampton, The Rose Bowl | Southern Brave vs Trent Rockets | 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM GMT | 1:00 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Sat, 10 Aug 2024 | 25th Match | Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | Welsh Fire vs Birmingham Phoenix | 6:30 PM | 11:00 PM GMT | 4:30 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Sun, 11 Aug 2024 | 26th Match | London, Kennington Oval | Oval Invincibles vs London Spirit | 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM GMT | 1:00 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Sun, 11 Aug 2024 | 27th Match | Manchester, Emirates Old Trafford | Manchester Originals vs Northern Superchargers | 10:30 PM | 3:00 AM GMT (Next Day) | 8:00 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Mon, 12 Aug 2024 | 28th Match | Birmingham, Edgbaston | Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets | 6:30 PM | 11:00 PM GMT | 4:30 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Tue, 13 Aug 2024 | 29th Match | Leeds, Headingley | Northern Superchargers vs London Spirit | 6:30 PM | 11:00 PM GMT | 4:30 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Wed, 14 Aug 2024 | 30th Match | Southampton, The Rose Bowl | Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire | 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM GMT | 1:00 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Wed, 14 Aug 2024 | 31st Match | Nottingham, Trent Bridge | Trent Rockets vs Oval Invincibles | 6:30 PM | 11:00 PM GMT | 4:30 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Thu, 15 Aug 2024 | 32nd Match | Birmingham, Edgbaston | Birmingham Phoenix vs Manchester Originals | 6:30 PM | 11:00 PM GMT | 4:30 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Sat, 17 Aug 2024 | Eliminator | London, Kennington Oval | TBC | 10:30 PM | 3:00 AM GMT (Next Day) | 8:00 AM IST (Next Day) |
| Sun, 18 Aug 2024 | Final | London, Lord’s | TBC | 10:30 PM | 3:00 AM GMT (Next Day) | 8:00 AM IST (Next Day) |
The Hundred Men’s 2024: Broadcast and live streaming details:
- UK: Sky Sports and BBC
- North America (USA and Canada): Sling TV – Willow TV (sign up here) and DAZN
- Caribbean: ESPN Caribbean
- The Middle East and North Africa: beIN SPORTS
- Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
- Indian Subcontinent: Fancode
- India: Fancode, Sony Sports, Sony Sports 5, Sony Liv
- Pakistan: Tapmad
- Australia and South East Asia: FOX Sports
- New Zealand: TVNZ+
