The Hundred League is
The Hundred 2025:The Hundred is a professional 100-ball cricket league, introduced by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in 2021. The league aims to offer a fast-paced and exciting version of cricket that appeals to a wider audience, including casual sports fans.
In The Hundred, each team has 100 balls to score as many runs as possible, with the game divided into 25-ball sets. It features both men’s and women’s competitions, and the format combines elements of T20 cricket but with a unique twist to make it even more thrilling.
The Hundred (Men’s and Women’s) 2025 will begin on Tuesday, August 5.The final match of both events will take place on Sunday, August 31 at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.After the conclusion of the league stage, the top team goes directly to the final, whereas the teams finishing second and third will face each other in the Eliminator. The winner of the Eliminator will meet the top team in the final. This structure applies to both men’s and women’s competitions.
Key Features:
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100 Balls: Each team faces 100 balls, making for a shorter, more dynamic match.
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25-Ball Sets: A game is divided into 4 sets of 25 balls, with a break in between to keep the action moving.
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Innovative Rules: There are exciting rule changes, like the introduction of “the tactical time-out” and “striking” rules to ensure intense competition.
Teams in The Hundred:
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Men’s Tournament: 8 teams compete in the men’s competition.
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Women’s Tournament: A separate 8-team competition runs alongside the men’s tournament.
Where to Watch The Hundred 2025 in India Online?
If you’re looking to watch The Hundred 2025 in India, it will be live-streamed exclusively on the FanCode app and website. Here’s how you can catch the action:
Steps to Watch on FanCode:
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Download the FanCode App:
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Available for Android on Google Play Store.
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Available for iOS on the Apple App Store.
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Visit the FanCode Website:
Alternatively, you can visit www.fancode.com from your browser. -
Match Pass or Tournament Pass:
You might need to purchase a match pass or tournament pass for access to live streaming.
Match Start Timings in India (IST)
Women’s Matches:
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Most Matches: 7:30 PM IST daily.
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First Match: 7:45 PM IST (on the first day).
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Double-Header Days:
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First Match: 3:30 PM or 4:00 PM IST.
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Second Match: 7:00 PM or 7:30 PM IST.
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Men’s Matches:
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One Match Day: 11:00 PM IST.
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Double-Header Days:
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First Match: 7:00 PM or 7:30 PM IST.
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Second Match: 10:30 PM or 11:00 PM IST.
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