The Hundred Auction Secures Nearly £1 Billion Valuation

The sale of stakes in all eight teams brings a financial windfall to English cricket, with funds set to support domestic and recreational programs.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) auctioned stakes in all eight Hundred teams, achieving a total valuation of over £950 million.
Proceeds from the sales will fund recreational cricket and be distributed among all 18 first-class counties and the MCC, with non-host counties receiving a larger share after the initial £275 million.
Major investors include Silicon Valley consortiums, IPL team owners, and notable sports figures, with the London Spirit's £145 million deal marking the highest individual sale.
The influx of funds is expected to support English cricket for decades, but experts caution that wise financial management is essential to ensure long-term benefits.
Changes to team branding, player recruitment strategies, and potential adjustments to the tournament format could follow as new investors seek to grow their franchises.