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The Hundred Kicks Off at Lord’s in Final ECB-Controlled Season

The Hundred kicked off at Lord’s with title defenses launched by London Spirit women alongside Oval Invincibles men, marking the final season under ECB control before franchise operations transfer to private owners.

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Overview

  • The fifth edition began on August 5 with both women’s and men’s London Spirit vs Oval Invincibles derbies opening play at Lord’s.
  • Defending champions London Spirit women and Oval Invincibles men seek to follow up their 2024 titles with another double-header triumph.
  • Sky Sports The Hundred channel will screen every match in the UK, BBC Two and iPlayer will free-to-air 16 fixtures, and international rights cover FanCode, FOX Sports, Willow, DAZN, ESPN, BeIN SPORTS and SuperSport.
  • Several late squad adjustments include Pakistan pacers Imad Wasim and Mohammed Amir entering playing lists and 17-year-old spinner Farhan Ahmed joining Manchester Originals.
  • On October 1 the ECB will hand franchise operations to private investors after a £520 million sale, setting the stage for team rebrands and format reviews ahead of 2026.