The Hundred 2026 is a professional 100‑ball cricket league in the United Kingdom organised by the England and Wales Cricket Board, featuring eight men’s and eight women’s city‑based teams in a fast, exciting format.
The men’s competition has grown since its 2021 launch, with Oval Invincibles winning the 2023, 2024, and 2025 titles, making them the most successful side. Matches are played over July and August each year.
The Hundred 2026: Retentions and New Signings
Ahead of the 2026 season, all eight franchises in The Hundred confirmed key player moves, including the retention of stars like Jos Buttler and Ellyse Perry and direct signings of top internationals. These moves secure core squads ahead of the first player auction in March 2026.
| Player Name | Status | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Jos Buttler | Retained | Manchester Super Giants |
| Dewald Brevis | Direct Signing | London Spirit |
| Liam Livingstone | Direct Signing | London Spirit |
| Adam Zampa | Direct Signing | London Spirit |
| Rehan Ahmed | Direct Signing | Birmingham Phoenix |
| Mitchell Marsh | Direct Signing | Sunrisers Leeds |
| Harry Brook | Retained | Sunrisers Leeds |
| Ben Duckett | Direct Signing | Trent Rockets |
| Tim David | Direct Signing | Trent Rockets |
| Mitchell Santner | Direct Signing | Trent Rockets |
| Phil Salt | Direct Signing | Welsh Fire |
| Rachin Ravindra | Direct Signing | Welsh Fire |
| Chris Woakes | Direct Signing | Welsh Fire |
| Marco Jansen | Direct Signing | Welsh Fire |
| Ellyse Perry | Retained | Birmingham Phoenix |
| Alice Capsey | Direct Signing | Birmingham Phoenix |
| Marizanne Kapp | Direct Signing | London Spirit |
| Smriti Mandhana | Direct Signing | Manchester Super Giants |
| Meg Lanning | Direct Signing | Manchester Super Giants |
| Amelia Kerr | Direct Signing | MI London |
| Hayley Matthews | Direct Signing | MI London |
| Danni Wyatt-Hodge | Direct Signing | MI London |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | Direct Signing | Southern Brave |
| Sophia Dunkley | Direct Signing | Trent Rockets |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | Direct Signing | Trent Rockets |
| Freya Kemp | Direct Signing | Welsh Fire |
| Georgia Wareham | Direct Signing | Welsh Fire |
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The Hundred is England’s fast-paced 100-ball cricket tournament featuring eight men’s city-based teams. The 2025 men’s title was claimed by Oval Invincibles, continuing their strong legacy.
The competition attracts top domestic and international talent, including stars like Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Mitchell Marsh, Rehan Ahmed, Adam Zampa, Ben Duckett, Tim David, Chris Woakes, Marco Jansen, Phil Salt, and Dewald Brevis. These elite players make the tournament exciting and highly competitive each season.
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