The Hundred (Men)

Ever since it was first broadcast, The Hundred (Men) has been a source of captivating cricket, with each season showing extraordinary talent and events that will live long in the memory. For anybody interested in making educated predictions for The Hundred or betting on The Hundred cricket, it is essential to have a solid understanding of the previous performance of teams and important individuals.

Past The Hundred (Men) Editions

• 2026 Season

  The 2026 edition of The Hundred (Men) ran from July 21 to August 16, 2026, across the competition's regular venues in England and Wales, with the same eight-team group-stage-into-knockouts format used in recent years. Manchester Super Giants won their maiden title, beating Trent Rockets by five wickets in the final at Lord's, chasing down 158/8 with a total of 162/5, Tim Seifert's 72 off 38 balls doing the early damage in the chase. It ended Oval Invincibles' run of three straight titles from 2023-2025, the club playing as MI London under new Reliance Industries ownership and missing the final altogether, while Manchester Super Giants were playing their first season since being renamed from Manchester Originals under RPSG Group's ownership.

• 2025 Season

  The 2025 edition of The Hundred (Men), played from August 5th to August 31st, across major venues in England and Wales, delivered one of the most polished seasons since the tournament’s launch. Eight franchises competed in the familiar group‑stage‑plus‑knockout structure, with double‑headers continuing to anchor the event’s family‑friendly appeal. The final at Lord’s saw Oval Invincibles secure their third straight title after defeating Trent Rockets by 26 runs, defending 168/5 and restricting the Rockets to 142/8.

  Jordan Cox finished as the tournament’s leading run‑scorer with 367 runs and was named Player of the Series, while Josh Tongue topped the wicket charts with 14. Attendance and broadcast numbers continued their upward trend, strengthening the league’s position in the UK’s cricket calendar.

• 2024 Season

  Oval Invincibles accomplished a great achievement during the most recent season by successfully defending their championship and becoming the first men's team to win The Hundred twice in a row. This accomplishment takes the team to a new level of success. The Invincibles defeated Southern Brave in the championship match, which took place once again at Lord's. The Invincibles scored 147/9 and subsequently restricted Southern Brave to 130/7, resulting in a victory by 17 runs. This triumph not only emphasized the fact that the tournament is a highly competitive event, with new teams rising to the occasion each year, but it also demonstrated the Invincibles' unwavering domination over the competition. The Hundred's popularity among cricket fans was further cemented throughout the 2024 season, which continued to shatter viewing records despite the competition. James Vince, who plays for Southern Brave, had a remarkable season at the plate, as he amassed 424 runs and became the player with the most runs on the board. Even though the player with the most wickets with 19 dismissals, Sam Curran of the Oval Invincibles was awarded the Player of the Series award for his outstanding performance in all aspects of the game.

• 2023 Season

  As a result of the third edition, the Oval Invincibles were able to successfully elevate the trophy, which was their very first victory in the men's tournament. In a gripping final that was played at Lord's, they were victorious against Manchester Originals by a margin of 14 runs. The Invincibles were able to defend their score of 161/5 and limit the Originals to 147/6, so increasing their chances of winning. This season continued to provide high-scoring contests and nail-biting endings, further confirming The Hundred's position in the cricket calendar. Moreover, several high-scoring matches were played that year, including Manchester Originals' 201/3 against Southern Brave, a total that stood among the tournament's best at the time. On the other hand, Birmingham Phoenix's total of 75, bowled out by Manchester Originals at Edgbaston back in 2022, remains the lowest total ever recorded in the men's competition, demonstrating that even in a shorter format, teams are capable of completely falling apart. On an individual basis, Jos Buttler of Manchester Originals was the player who scored the most runs, with 391, while Tymal Mills of Southern Brave was the player who took the most wickets, with 16. Jamie Overton, who plays for the Manchester Originals, was honored with the title of Player of the Series.

• 2022 Season

  An even higher level of intensity was shown during the 2022 season, which was built on the success of the previous season. As a result of their victory against Manchester Originals in the championship match, Trent Rockets became victorious and emerged victorious. The Rockets had a well-balanced team composition that included both explosive batters and savvy bowlers, and they were able to successfully adapt to the specific requirements of the format. There were a few noteworthy performances, such as Will Smeed's century for Birmingham Phoenix and Will Jacks's ton for Oval Invincibles, which highlighted the potential for individual brilliance within the format.

• 2021 Season

  The first season established a new standard for the level of enthusiasm that the competition had. As a result of their exciting victory against Birmingham Phoenix in the championship match, Southern Brave was able to secure the title. Throughout the whole of the competition, Southern Brave, which was captained by James Vince, displayed consistency and had a formidable hitting lineup. Within the context of the 100-ball format, this season brought to light the significance of having great opening partnerships and striking aggressively in the middle of the order.