The Hundred is a unique cricket competition introduced by the England and Wales Cricket Board. In this tournament, eight men’s and women’s teams will compete against each other in a 100-ball format. Unlike traditional cricket matches, there will not be a particular number of ‘overs’ in The Hundred.
In fact, teams will have to deliver 100 legal deliveries in an innings. Since there will be no overs in this tournament, bowlers will have permission to bowl either five or ten deliveries on a trot, depending on the captain’s wish. Also, the powerplay will last for 25 deliveries.
Speaking of the Hundred Women’s 2021, there are eight teams in the division, namely Welsh Fire, Manchester Originals, Northern Superchargers, Birmingham Phoenix, Trent Rockets, London Spirit, Oval Invincibles and Southern Brave.
Table of Contents
- History
- The Hundred Women’s 2021 Format
- The Hundred Women’s 2021 Venues
History
For the first time in cricket history, men and women will play The Hundred in 2021. Initially, the ECB planned to organize this competition in the year 2020. However, plans got postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Finally, the ECB has decided to hold the competition from July 21 to August 21. The first match of the tournament will involve the women’s teams of the Oval Invincibles and Manchester Originals clubs. Interestingly, the first tournament final of The Hundred will also be a women’s match.
The Hundred Women’s 2021 Format
As mentioned ahead, The Hundred Women’s 2021 will follow a unique 100-ball per innings format. There will be no limit of 20 overs, 40 overs or 50 overs, but teams will get to play 100 balls. The mandatory fielding restrictions will last for the first 25 balls in the innings.
Also, the rule for the change of ends is slightly different. In The Hundred Women’s 2021, ends will change after the completion of every ten balls.
The Hundred Women’s 2021 Venues
Eight venues across England and Wales will play host to The Hundred Women’s 2021 tournament. The stadiums that will host matches of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2021 are Edgbaston, Trent Bridge, The Ageas Bowl, The Kia Oval, Sophia Gardens, Lord’s, Emirates Old Trafford and Emerald Headingley.
