The Hundred

The BBC's daily Hundred cricket guessing game is back with mystery player No 26. How many clues will you need to crack it?

Ticket sales at The Hundred fell to 550,000 in 2026, down from 580,000 the previous year. Jamie Hall digs into what's driving the decline and whether new private owners can reverse the trend.

Sunrisers Leeds delivered when it mattered most, hammering Manchester Super Giants by 41 runs at Old Trafford to book their place in the Eliminator. The defending champions will now face Southern Brave.

Paul Walter produced one of the innings of The Hundred tournament, smashing eight sixes in an unbeaten 80 to help Manchester Super Giants set Sunrisers Leeds a challenging 187-run target in their eliminator clash.

Sunrisers Leeds overcame a late Southern Brave fightback, inspired by Issy Wong's three-wicket burst, to secure a five-wicket Eliminator victory and book their place in Sunday's Hundred final at Lord's.

A dominant all-round display at Headingley saw Sunrisers Leeds dismantle Welsh Fire by 71 runs, with Mitch Marsh's fifty propelling the hosts to 201-4 and firmly into knockout contention.

The Hundred 2026 is building to a thrilling climax. We break down the standings, leading run-scorers and top wicket-takers in both the men's and women's competitions.

Welsh Fire's campaign in The Men's Hundred is over after London Spirit pulled off a stunning six-run victory, triggered by a shocking late batting collapse from the home side.

Ellyse Perry delivered a masterclass innings of 62 not out to carry Birmingham Phoenix to a commanding five-wicket victory over MI London, ensuring the Phoenix avoided propping up the women's Hundred table.

MI London claimed a dramatic two-run victory over Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston, but the narrow margin of victory wasn't enough to secure a top-three finish and a place in the eliminator.

Wednesday's solar eclipse — the most dramatic visible from the UK since 1999 — will force four Hundred cricket matches to operate under floodlights all evening, while horse racing faces even bigger disruptions.

Ellyse Perry delivered a masterclass under pressure, striking an unbeaten 62 from just 39 balls to guide Birmingham Phoenix to a five-wicket victory over MI London in The Hundred women's competition.