Trent Bridge, home of defending men’s champions Trent Rockets, will host the opening fixture of this year’s Hundred on August 1, while the final will once again take place at Lord’s on August 27.
To enable this short window, all rounds will be played as men’s and women’s double-headers – a change from both 2021, when the tournament opened with a standalone women’s fixture at the Kia Oval, and 2022, when the women’s event will be held at Kia Oval. The incident was delayed. by the concurrent Commonwealth Games – while there would be eight “double-double-header” days on which four matches would be played.
The Hundred’s partnership with BBC Music Introducing will continue for the 2023 event, meaning a diverse range of artists and DJs will once again provide in-game entertainment, while tickets for juniors aged 6-15 will be Prices have been set at £5, with children five and under free, and adults starting from £10.
For the first time in the competition’s history, a draft will be held ahead of both the men’s and women’s events, which are scheduled to be held on Thursday, 2 March. The final day – the day on which players are retained in both competitions – is to be Thursday, 16 February.
England batsman Lauren Winfield-Hill said, “Lifting the trophy with my Oval Invincibles team-mates last year was a highlight of my career that I will never forget.” “It’s been an exciting competition to be a part of The Hundred. The support we’ve had at every game has been phenomenal and I can’t wait to be back in action to defend the title this year.”
“The first Women’s Draft is certainly going to bring an exciting new element to the game and it will be interesting to see how the teams shape up for another fierce competition.”
David Malan, last year’s leading run-maker in the men’s competition and a reigning champion with Trent Rockets, said: “I have great memories from The Hundred 2022. The atmosphere at every ground was really enjoyable and winning the title. ” Lord’s was very special. This summer is shaping up to be massive for cricket in England and Wales and I’m really looking forward to my third year of The Hundred, playing with some of the best players in the world in front of big crowds. ,
Tournament Managing Director Sanjay Patel said: “I am incredibly proud of the impact the Hundred has had on cricket after just two years in England and Wales, providing a new format that has attracted more families and a wider range of fans. Have seen a diverse new generation getting involved in the sport.
“As we enter our third year, we’re looking forward to building on that momentum and putting together another unforgettable summer of world-class cricket action and entertainment that will continue to appeal to new and existing viewers alike.”
Beth Barrett-Wild, Head of Women’s Tournaments, and Women’s Engagement at the ECB, said: “We are in the midst of a truly special period for the professional women’s game, with exponential levels of growth in every measure of engagement. From statistics to match day attendance.
“Since its launch in 2021, The Hundred has had a transformative impact on women’s cricket, bringing the women’s game into the mainstream, and making household names of our brilliant women players.”
