THE HUNDRED

Key Highlights from The Hundred (Ongoing 2025 Season)

Liam Livingstone lights up Edgbaston
- Birmingham Phoenix chased down 181 to beat the defending champions, Oval Invincibles—securing an exhilarating first win of the season. Livingstone smashed 69* off 27 balls, including 26 runs off Rashid Khan in just five deliveries, marking Khan’s worst T20 figures (0-59).The Times Sky Sports
Manchester Originals break their duck
- At Emirates Old Trafford, Jos Buttler top-scored with 46, helping the Originals post 163/6. Josh Tongue then delivered with 3/29 as they defended successfully to beat London Spirit by 10 runs—giving them their first win after two losses.Sky Sports

Oval Invincibles dominate Phoenix
- At Edgbaston, Oval Invincibles posted 174/5—their highest total and third highest in the tournament’s history—powered by Alice Capsey’s 52 off 29. They secured a 22-run win, with Amanda-Jade Wellington’s sensational no-look run-out adding to the drama.Sky Sports
Meg Lanning rises as top run-scorer
- Former Australia captain Meg Lanning continues her stellar form, racking up 177 runs in just three innings and leading the tournament’s run-scoring charts, even after her international retirement.

Tymal Mills barred from promoting OnlyFans branding
- England pacer Tymal Mills wanted to display his OnlyFans logo on his bat during the tournament—but the ECB denied approval, citing the platform’s wider reputation.The Times of India
Format under review—possible switch to T20
- The ECB is considering transitioning to T20 as early as next year. Despite current TV contracts (Sky Sports, BBC) lasting to 2028, new investors—including IPL-affiliated and U.S. firms—are pushing for a format change aligned with global trends and the Olympic future of the sport.

Aspect	Highlights
Men’s Cricket	Livingstone’s explosive knock; Originals get first win
Women’s Cricket	Invincibles dominant; Lanning shines in batting charts
Off-Field Notes	Branding controversy (Mills); potential future shift to T20 format