description The Hundred Overview
A modern, innovative format designed to maximize action in a limited overs setting. The Hundred focuses on distinct, structured innings, keeping the pace high while offering a unique viewing experience compared to traditional T20s. It appeals to viewers looking for a fresh, highly marketable, and fast-paced cricket spectacle.
help The Hundred FAQ
How does The Hundred cricket format work?
Each side receives 100 balls in one innings, the fielding side changes ends after 10 balls, and bowlers deliver either five or 10 consecutive balls. A bowler can deliver a maximum of 20 balls in a match. [Official Hundred rules](https://www.thehundred.com/info/competition-rules)
How is The Hundred different from a normal T20 match?
The Hundred uses 100 balls per innings rather than the 120 balls in a standard 20-over innings, with five-ball or 10-ball bowling sequences. It also uses a 25-ball powerplay and is designed to finish in roughly two and a half hours. [Official competition rules](https://www.thehundred.com/info/competition-rules)
When did The Hundred begin?
The inaugural competition launched in 2021, with the first match scheduled at the Kia Oval on July 21, 2021. The opening fixture was a women's match between Oval Invincibles and Manchester Originals, followed by the men's teams the next day. [ECB launch information](https://www.ecb.co.uk/news/2041922/the-hundred-fixtures-announced)
Does The Hundred include both men's and women's cricket?
Yes, each city-based team has both a men's squad and a women's squad, and the competition was built to present both competitions under the same brand. The original format launched with eight teams across seven cities in England and Wales. [ECB team information](https://www.thehundred.com/faqs/how-many-teams-are-there)
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