The Hundred 2025 is the fifth edition of the popular 100-ball cricket competition tournament. The tournament will begin on Tuesday, August 5.
The Hundred Men’s 2025 will feature eight city-based teams competing from August 5 to August 31. A total of 32 league matches will be played during this period.
Each team is scheduled to play eight matches in the group stage, with four games at home and four matches away. It means each team will play only one match against every other team, plus one additional game against their closest regional squad.
After the group stage, only the top three teams will advance to the knockout phase. Table topper will directly play the final. The second and third-placed teams will play each other in the eliminator at The Oval, London. The winner of that contest will then challenge the top-ranked team in the grand final at Lord’s to decide the champion of The Hundreds 2025.
Teams Competing in The Hundred Men’s Edition
The Hundred Men’s Edition in 2025 will feature eight teams. In this new cricket format, these teams aim to make the tournament competitive and interesting.
The 8 teams that will compete in The Hundred Men’s 2025 edition are:
- Birmingham Phoenix
- London Spirit
- Manchester Originals
- Northern Superchargers
- Oval Invincibles
- Southern Brave
- Trent Rockets
- Welsh Fire
Men’s Squad in The Hundred 2025
Birmingham Phoenix Squad
Aneurin Donald, Freddie McCann, Jacob Bethell, Will Smeed, Benny Howell, Dan Mousley, Liam Livingstone (c), Ben Duckett (wk), Joe Clarke (wk), Louis Kimber (wk), Adam Milne, Chris Wood, Liam Patterson-White, Tim Southee, Tom Helm, Trent Boult
Coach: Daniel Vettori
London Spirit Squad
Ashton Turner, David Warner, Kane Williamson (c), Keaton Jennings, Ollie Pope, Sean Dickson, Wayne Madsen, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Ryan Higgins, Jamie Smith (wk), Daniel Worrall, Jafer Chohan, Luke Wood, Olly Stone, Richard Gleeson
Coach: Justin Langer
Manchester Originals Squad
Ben McKinney, Lewis Gregory, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Aspinwall, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Jos Buttler (wk), Matthew Hurst (wk), Phil Salt (wk), George Garton, James Anderson, Josh Tongue, Marchant de Lange, Noor Ahmad, Scott Currie, Sonny Baker, Tom Hartley
Coach: Simon Katich
Northern Superchargers Squad
David Miller, Dawid Malan, Graham Clark, Harry Brook, Rocky Flintoff, Zak Crawley, Dan Lawrence, James Fuller, Mitchell Santner, Thomas Lawes, Michael Pepper (wk), Adil Rashid, Ben Dwarshuis, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Pat Brown
Coach: Andrew Flintoff
Oval Invincibles Squad
Miles Hammond, Sam Billings, Tawanda Muyeye, Jordan Clark, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Will Jacks, Donovan Ferreira (wk), Jordan Cox (wk), George Scrimshaw, Gus Atkinson, Jason Behrendorff, Nathan Sowter, Rashid Khan, Saqib Mahmood, Zafar Gohar
Coach: Tom Moody
Southern Brave Squad
Hilton Cartwright, James Vince, Jason Roy, Laurie Evans, Leus du Plooy, Toby Albert, Craig Overton, James Coles, Jordan Thompson, Michael Bracewell, Finn Allen (wk), Chris Jordan, Danny Briggs, Jofra Archer, Reece Topley, Tymal Mills
Coach: Adrian Birrell
Trent Rockets Squad
Adam Hose, Joe Root, Max Holden, Sam Hain, Tom Banton, David Willey (c), George Linde, Marcus Stoinis, Tom Alsop (wk), Ben Sanderson, Callum Parkinson, Calvin Harrison, Dillon Pennington, Lockie Ferguson, Rehan Ahmed, Sam Cook
Coach: Andy Flower
Welsh Fire Squad
Steve Smith, Tom Abell, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Ben Kellaway, Chris Woakes, Luke Wells, Paul Walter, Saif Zaib, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Stephen Eskinazi (wk), Ajeet Dale, Chris Green, David Payne, Josh Hull, Mason Crane, Riley Meredith
Coach: Mike Hussey
Also, check out the women’s squads for The Hundred 2025 to see which top stars will light up the tournament this season.
Overview of The Hundred 2025: Men’s Teams & Captains
So far, only 3 teams have declared their captain. Liam Livingston will lead the Birmingham Phoenix, while Kane Williamson will be the captain of the London Spirit. All teams feature a combination of domestic and international players.
Manchester Originals have a powerful batting team. We know players like Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen, Rachin Ravindra, and Phil Salt can win any match single-handedly. Consider that if they play in a single game for a team, they can easily dismantle a bowling lineup. Their batting makes them early favourites to win the tournament.
Oval Invincibles have a team that looks balanced. Rashid Khan, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, and Tom Curran can help with both bat and ball. This makes this team strong in the batting and bowling areas.
Southern Brave also has a powerful core with Jason Roy, Jofra Archer, and Chris Jordan. If these players perform well, the team can win many matches.
On the other hand, Northern Superchargers have a combination of experienced and young players. With David Miller, Dawid Malan, Harry Brook, and Adil Rashid, they can be a tough team to beat.
The London Spirit boasts a strong batting lineup featuring Kane Williamson, Ollie Pope, Jamie Smith, Jamie Overton, and David Warner. They will try to lead the team with good starts and smart play. Birmingham Phoenix will count on Liam Livingstone, Trent Boult, and Tim Southee. These players bring power and experience to the team.
Welsh Fire also has big names. Steve Smith, Jonny Bairstow, and Chris Woakes can help the team do well, and with wildcard picks for The Hundred 2025 coming into play, Mike Hussey’s coaching could make them a real surprise package.
Conclusion: 8 Teams Will Participate in the Hundred
Manchester Originals is the strongest batting team on paper, boasting explosive batters such as Rachin Ravindra, Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen, and Phil Salt.
On the other hand, Oval Invincibles will also pose a serious challenge with the likes of Rasid Khan, Sam Curran, and Will Jacks. With different teams having star players, early wins and match-winning performances will make teams early favourites for the 2025 title.
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