The Hundred 2026 Predictions - The Action Begins

To term the T20 calendar as crowded would be an understatement. We have the ongoing T20 Blast and a few other minor leagues around the world. We have recently had Major League Cricket across the pond in North America. We now begin the countdown for the 5th edition of The Hundred. All eyes will be on cricket's country of birth as we see action in a format that has thrown in a lot of surprises. The 100-ball games have necessitated that teams re-strategize their approaches.  

The Hundred is yet to grab the popularity of the Big Bash League and Indian Premier League. The busy calendar, where the tournament clashes with other leagues, is a reason, but the organizers would like 2025 to be the year they break out. While tournaments like the Super Smash, Bangladesh Premier League, Caribbean Premier League, and the Pakistan Super League have established themselves, The Hundred is truly special. It has redefined the game in many ways. The best punters often face challenges in adapting to the nuances of this format.  

The English invented the game. They were also the first to introduce the T20 format with the first tournament, today known as the T20 Blast. However, the tournament with 18 teams lost its prestige with too many games and has failed to attract the top T20 players in the world. In their bid to regain their lost status, the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) introduced this format in 2021 that twists the rules of T20 and brings in revolutionary changes. In the last two season we seen how it has forced teams to go back to the drawing board.

It is a 100-ball per-side contest instead of the 20 overs in the T20 format. Based on the fielding captain's decision, the bowlers can bowl 5 or 10 consecutive balls. However, every bowler is restricted to a maximum of 20 legal deliveries per innings. Hence, five bowlers have to be used by each side. The fielding side also can change ends after 10 balls. With these interesting rules, the tournament balances it out between batsmen and bowlers, a welcome change from a batsmen-only game which, sadly T20 cricket has morphed into.

At Betting Top 10, we are excited about covering the fourth season of this new and revolutionary tournament, and it would surely put our cricket analysts through the test. We shall cover all the games and bring you The Hundred match predictions and The Hundred betting tips that let you stake your money and win big during the tournament.

Writing The Hundred predictions hasn’t been easy as we have seen completely different strategies by the teams than what we are used to seeing in T20 cricket. Most games are decided on how the teams use their bowling resources. With the top T20 players involved, the tournament this edition of the tournament will be interesting for the players and punters. To bet and win, you must follow our The Hundred predictions.

The bookmakers have already assigned the outright winner odds for the season and here are how the eight teams have been rated based on their odds of winning the tournament -   

• Oval Invincibles – 4.30 - BET NOW
• Southern Brave  - 5.00 - BET NOW
• Birmingham Phoenix  – 6.40 - BET NOW
• Manchester Originals - 6.40 - BET NOW
• Northern Superchargers – 7.40 - BET NOW
• Trent Rockets – 8.40 - BET NOW
• Welsh Fire – 11.00 - BET NOW
• London Spirit - 17.00 - BET NOW

A new season throws its challenges, which will call for new strategies, and the sides that execute their plans better would take the lead over others. While it would be a tough call to pick up a winner at this point, here we look at the compositions of the eight sides, and this would perhaps allow you to come up with your own The Hundred predictions -

# Oval Invincibles     

Sam Billings and his men have been phenomenal in the last two seasons. They have won back-to-back titles and will aim for their third consecutive one. Like in 2023, the team dominated during the league stage last season, finishing at the top of the points table with six wins in eight games and edged past the Southern Brave in the final. Their batsmen did well, and the bowlers were on the money. Billings would like a similar performance from his team and expects stars like Sam Curran, Dawid Malan, Jordan Cox, and Rashid Khan to excel. They have depth in their batting and an aggressive bowling attack. They are one of the favorites this season.  

Squad - Sam Billings (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Tom Curran, Jordan Cox, Rashid Khan, Saqib Mahmood, Gus Atkinson, Nathan Sowter, Donovan Ferreira, Tawanda Muyeye, Jason Behrendorf, Jordan Clark, Miles Hammond, George Scrimshaw, Zafar Gohar

# Manchester Originals                 

Jos Buttler and his men would look to get over the 2024 season. From being one of the most consistent teams in the first three editions, the team hit a low last year, finishing seventh on the points table with only one win to their credit. The team paid the price for inconsistency, as the key players failed to deliver. They have an explosive batting lineup featuring Buttler, Phillip Salt, and Heinrich Klaasen, which will trouble bowling attacks. The bowling attack appears weak compared to other teams, but the side will compensate with its batting strength. The team expects the bowling attack to perform well and challenge their opponents.

Squad – Jos Buttler (c), Phil Salt, Heinrich Klaasen, Matthew Hurst, Scott Currie, Josh Tongue, Tom Hartley, Sonny Baker, Tom Aspinwall, Noor Ahmad, Rachin Ravindra, Lewis Gregory, Ben McKinney, George Garton, James Anderson, Marchant de Lange

# Southern Brave             

They won the inaugural season in 2021 and came close to winning their second title but lost in the final against the Oval Invincibles. They finished third on the points table last year and have been one of the most consistent teams in the last four editions. James Vince, one of the prolific scorers in the tournament, finishing as the leading scorer last year, will look to lead from the front. They have several good players on the side, including Jofra Archer, Tymal Mills, Jason Roy, and Chris Jordan. They have one of the best bowling attacks this season, and the side will look to put up a strong challenge in every game it plays. 

Squad – James Vince (c), Jofra Archer, Tymal Mills, Chris Jordan, Jason Roy, Leus Du Plooy, Craig Overton, Laurie Evans, Finn Allen, Danny Briggs, James Coles, Michael Bracewell, Reece Topley, Jordan Thompson, Toby Albert, Hilton Cartwright

# Trent Rockets                

The Trent Rockets won the title in 2022, but since then, they have struggled to repeat the magic. The side has finished fifth on the points table in the last two seasons and failed to reach the Eliminator. David Willey takes over the captaincy from Lewis Gregory for this edition, and the Rockets' skipper would look to relive the form they had three years ago. Willey leads a star-studded side with the firepower to defeat any side. Tom Banton, Tom Alsop, and Joe Root make this a formidable batting lineup, and there is Lockie Ferguson to work his magic with the ball. The team has a few other specialists and will be one of the teams to watch out for this year.  

Squad - David Willey (c), Joe Root, Marcus Stoinis, Tom Banton, John Turner, Sam Cook, Sam Hain, Tom Alsop, Calvin Harrison, Lockie Ferguson, Max Holden, George Linde, Adam Hose, Rehan Ahmed, Callum Parkinson, Ben Sanderson

# Welsh Fire       

The Welsh Fire didn't have much to celebrate last season. They won only two out of eight games and finished 6th on the points table. Tom Abell stays on as captain, and he would like his team to make a fresh start and aim for their first title. They have a strong batting lineup with Jonny Bairstow, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, and Steve Smith. However, the bowling attack looks weak, and they expect Chris Woakes, Riley Meredith, and Mason Crane to do well against the strong batting lineups they will face. It will be interesting to see if Welsh Fire's batting firepower can help them script history in 2025.

Squad - Tom Abell (c), Steve Smith, Jonny Bairstow, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Luke Wells, Stephen Eskinazi, Chris Woakes, David Payne, Paul Walter, Riley Meredith, Cameron Green, Saif Zaib, Josh Hull, Mason Crane, Ajeet Singh Dale, Ben Kellaway

# Birmingham Phoenix  

The team had a strong performance last season, finishing second on the points table in the league stage, but struggled against Southern Brave in the Eliminator. Liam Livingstone takes over the captaincy of the team and will look to breathe in fresh ideas and approaches. He brings in a lot of experience and would look to lead from the front. They have a strong batting lineup with Ben Duckett and Will Smeed. Trent Boult and Tim Southee are among the best bowlers in this format. The team has depth in both departments, and it will be interesting to see if they can leverage it in this game. 

Squad - Liam Livingstone (c), Ben Duckett, Trent Boult, Jacob Bethell, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Dan Mousley, Tim Southee, Will Smeed, Chris Wood, Aneurin Donald, Joe Clarke, Harry Moore, Tom Helm, Liam Patterson-White, Louis Kimber

# London Spirit  

They have been the worst-performing side in the last four seasons. They finished at the bottom of the points table last season and haven't gone beyond the 7th position. The team has undergone significant changes for this season, and Kane Williamson takes over as captain, looking to inject energy into the team. David Warner, Jamie Smith, Williamson, and Wayne Madsen are the key batters for the team, and they will look to retain their consistency throughout the season. Jamie Overton, Richard Gleeson, and Olly Stone make it a good bowling attack and will look to deliver. The team must demonstrate a fighting spirit to overcome their past horrors and compete fiercely on the field.  

Squad - Kane Williamson (c), Liam Dawson, Daniel Worrall, Richard Gleeson, Olly Stone, Ollie Pope, Keaton Jennings, David Warner, Jamie Smith, Jamie Overton, Luke Wood, Ashton Turner, Jafer Chohan, Wayne Madsen, Sean Dickson, Ryan Higgins

# Northern Superchargers           

The Superchargers performed well last season, winning five out of their eight games. However, the team was unlucky to have missed the Eliminator game by a whisker. Harry Brook would like the team to get over the upset. They have a good squad with match-winners like Michael Pepper, Adil Rashid, and Mitchell Santner. Other T20 stars on the side include David Miller, Dawid Lalan, and Callum Parkinson. The side looks strong in every department, and the skipper would hope to make a good start and build on the momentum.  

Squad - Harry Brook (c), Adil Rashid, David Miller, Mitchell Santner, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Ben Dwarshuis, Graham Clark, Pat Brown, Tom Lawes, Zak Crawley, Dan Lawrence, Michael Pepper, Dawid Malan, James Fuller, Rocky Flintoff

34 games would be played during the tournament, including the big final at Lord's on August 31, 2025. Here is the detailed schedule – 

The Hundred promises to bring interesting strategies from the teams, but it would also require punters to return to the drawing board. At BettingTop10, we shall cover the tournament closely, keeping you updated with the predictions for The Hundred 2025 games throughout the season. We shall update you on the latest The Hundred 2025 odds and the most informative betting tips.

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