The Hundred Women’s 2025 will be the 5th edition of the innovative 100-ball cricket tournament. It is managed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). This year, it will start on August 5, as the London Spirit play against the Oval Invincibles. It has eight city-based teams, each with 15 players.
The tournament runs alongside a parallel The Hundred Men’s competition. All women’s matches will take place on the same day and the same ground as the men’s games.
Like the Men’s format, it has the same playing group and knockout game format. Each team will play four home and four away matches. They will play only one match against every team, except for two games with the closest team. As all franchises have announced their squad, get all the information about them in this blog:
Teams Competing in The Hundred Women’s Edition
The same 8 teams that will face each other in The Hundred Women’s 2025 edition are:
- Birmingham Phoenix Women
- London Spirit Women
- Manchester Originals Women
- Northern Superchargers Women
- Oval Invincibles Women
- Southern Brave Women
- Trent Rockets Women
- Welsh Fire Women
Women’s Squad in The Hundred 2025
Here is the complete squad of all 8 teams participating in The Hundred Women’s 2025 edition:
Birmingham Phoenix Women’s Squad
Emma Lamb, Georgie Boyce, Marie Kelly, Sterre Kalis, Bethan Ellis, Ellyse Perry (c), Georgia Voll, Mary Taylor, Ailsa Lister, Amy Jones, Charis Pavely, Emily Arlott, Hannah Baker, Megan Schutt, Phoebe Brett
Coach: Ali Maiden
London Spirit Women’s Squad
Abi Norgrove, Cordelia Griffith, Charli Knott, Charlie Dean, Danielle Gibson, Grace Harris, Georgia Redmayne, Kira Chathli, Eva Gray, Issy Wong, Kate Coppack, Rebecca Tyson, Sarah Glenn, Sophie Munro, Tara Norris
Coach: Chris Liddle
Manchester Originals Women’s Squad
Alice Monaghan, Ella McCaughan, Eve Jones, Amelia Kerr, Darcey Carter, Deandra Dottin, Sophie Ecclestone, Beth Mooney, Lauren Filer, Mahika Gaur, Kathryn Bryce, Fi Morris, Danielle Gregory
Coach: Michael Klinger
Trent Rockets Women’s Squad
Aylish Cranstone, Bryony Smith, Grace Scrivens, Alexa Stonehouse, Ashleigh Gardner, Heather Graham, Katie George, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Kira Chathli, Natasha Wraith, Alana King, Cassidy McCarthy, Grace Potts, Josie Groves, Kirstie Gordon
Coach: Jon Lewis
Oval Invincibles Women’s Squad
Marizanne Kapp, Alice Capsey, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Meg Lanning, Tash Farrant, Ryana Macdonald-Gay, Sophia Smale, Jo Gardner, Rachel Slater, Paige Scholfield, Mady Villiers, Lizzie Scott, Megan Schutt, Sophia Turner
Coach: Jonathan Batty
Welsh Fire Women’s Squad
Hayley Matthews, Tammy Beaumont, Jess Jonassen, Shabnim Ismail, Sarah Bryce, Georgia Elwiss, Freya Davies, Georgia Davis, Emily Windsor, Beth Langston, Ella McCaughan, Alex Griffiths, Kate Coppack, Phoebe Franklin
Coach: Gareth Breese
Southern Brave Women’s Squad
Laura Wolvaardt, Danni Wyatt, Maia Bouchier, Freya Kemp, Chloe Tryon, Georgia Adams, Mary Taylor, Naomi Dattani, Sophie Luff, Katie Jones, Kalea Moore, Lauren Bell, Lauren Cheatle, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Rhianna Southby
Coach: Luke William
Northern Superchargers Women’s Squad
Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Kate Cross, Bess Heath, Linsey Smith, Hollie Armitage, Alice Davidson-Richards, Grace Ballinger, Davina Perrin, Jodi Grewcock, Ella Claridge, Sophia Turner, Marie Kelly, Lucy Higham
Coach: Lisa Kightley
Also, watch out for the updated men’s squads and schedule as The Hundred 2025 season approaches.
Overview of The Hundred 2025: Women’s Teams & Captains
In The Hundred Women’s 2025 edition, all teams have filled their squad with champion players and new talent, but a few are strong contenders to win The Hundred Women 2025.
The Oval Invincibles has a powerful batting lineup featuring stars like Meg Lanning, Alice Capsey, Marizanne Kapp, and Amanda-Jade Wellington. They are not only strong in batting; Paige Scholfield and Megan Schutt will lead their bowling department.
Southern Brave also appears strong on paper, boasting experienced players such as Laura Wolvaardt, Danni Wyatt, and Chloe Tryon. Their depth and experience can help them dominate in close matches.
Northern Superchargers also have big names such as Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, and Georgia Wareham. Wareham and Sutherland have bowling ability. Under the guidance of Lisa Kightley, this team looks lethal in all departments.
Manchester Originals will rely on the brilliance of Amelia Kerr, Beth Mooney, Deandra Dottin, and Sophie Ecclestone. Four veteran match-winners can turn any game in their favour.
Welsh Fire and Trent Rockets also boast match-winning players such as Hayley Matthews, Tammy Beaumont, Ashleigh Gardner, and Natalie Sciver-Brunt, making them formidable opponents.
While every team has a good mix of talent, Oval Invincibles and Southern Brave appear to be the most complete sides on paper. Their balanced lineups, experienced players, and past performances give them a strong chance to lift the 2025 title.
Conclusion: The Hundred Women Will Feature 8 Teams
The Hundred Women’s 2025 has strong teams, but Oval Invincibles and Southern Brave look the best on paper. They all have a good mix of top players and all-arounder talent.
Manchester Originals, Welsh Fire, and Trent Rockets also have players who can win matches. All teams will try their best, but early wins and teamwork will matter most.
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