The Hundred, a brand new cricket tournament set to launch in 2021, has caused quite a stir in the world of cricket. With eight city-based teams competing against each other in a fast-paced 100-ball format, fans are eagerly awaiting its arrival. The tournament promises to be filled with big names, fierce rivalries, and plenty of exciting matches. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the top matches you definitely don’t want to miss in The Hundred tournament.
The opening match between the Manchester Originals and Oval Invincibles at the iconic Lord’s cricket ground is set to be a blockbuster event. This match will feature some of the biggest names in cricket, including England’s Ben Stokes and India’s Shikhar Dhawan. It will also mark the highly anticipated return of stars like Moeen Ali and Sunil Narine, who will be representing different teams after the draft. The rivalry between the two cities, Manchester and London, as well as the battle between some of the best players in the world, makes this match one not to be missed.
Another exciting game to keep an eye on is the clash between the Birmingham Phoenix and Trent Rockets. This match will see England’s biggest cricket rivals, Joe Root and Jos Buttler, facing off against each other. It will also