The Game Is Back — And So Is The Hundred
There are few better signs that summer cricket is truly underway than the return of The Hundred. The 2026 edition of the competition is here, and alongside all the sixes, wickets and drama on the pitch, BBC Sport have brought back their popular daily player-guessing quiz — and it is every bit as addictive as you'd expect.
The format is delightfully straightforward: one mystery cricketer, currently competing in this year's Hundred tournament, and as many clues as it takes you to work out who they are. The catch? The more clues you need, the fewer points you walk away with. If you can nail the answer on the very first clue, you are doing seriously well — and you'll have serious bragging rights to go with it.
How The Scoring Works
Points are awarded on a sliding scale based on how quickly you identify the player. Guess correctly early and you pocket a healthy haul; leave it late and the points dwindle. According to BBC Sport, a score of three is considered respectable, while anything from four to five points marks you out as genuinely exceptional. In other words, guessing blind and getting lucky on clue one would make you the envy of every cricket fan in the office.
Today's player and clues have been put together by BBC Sport's cricket journalist Joe Rindl, so expect the hints to be carefully crafted — fair enough to give you a fighting chance, but tricky enough to keep you honest. Whether the mystery star is a household name or a slightly more under-the-radar talent, that's entirely part of the fun.
Why This Quiz Is Worth Your Time
As a former coach, I've always believed that understanding the players — their backgrounds, their statistics, their career arcs — is what separates a casual fan from a genuine student of the game. Quizzes like this one are a genuinely enjoyable way to deepen that knowledge without it feeling like homework. You might think you know every player in The Hundred inside out, but a well-placed clue about an overseas signing or a county career statistic can catch even the most dedicated follower off guard.
There's also something wonderfully communal about it. Share your score, challenge a mate, and see who really has the sharpest cricket brain in your circle. With The Hundred attracting a broad and growing audience across the UK, this kind of accessible quiz content is exactly what the sport needs to keep fans engaged between match days.
Where To Watch The Hundred 2026
If the quiz gets you fired up to watch some live action — and it should — you're well catered for. BBC Two and BBC iPlayer are showing 16 matches from this year's tournament, including both fixtures on the opening day and both finals. For those who prefer to follow the action by ear, ball-by-ball commentary is available on every single game via BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app. With coverage that extensive, there's no excuse to miss a ball.
So whether you're a quiz enthusiast, a devoted Hundred follower, or simply someone who fancies testing their cricket knowledge on a summer's day, today's BBC Sport guessing game is well worth a go. Head over, take your best shot — and let us know how many clues you needed over on the CricketMates community pages.
