The Hundred
100 balls per side, launched by the ECB in 2021
Overview
The Hundred compresses each innings to 100 balls, with five ball overs and the bowling end changing every ten balls. Eight city franchises launched in 2021 with equal mens and womens competitions. The Oval Invincibles won back to back mens titles in 2023 and 2024.
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