The Hundred Competition 2026 Teams, Squads & Ownership

The Hundred 2026 features Eight men’s teams: Birmingham Phoenix, London Spirit, Manchester Super Giants, MI London, Southern Brave, Sunrisers Leeds, Trent Rockets, and Welsh Fire.

Three franchises carry new names after IPL-linked investors bought stakes worth over £975 million collectively. This guide covers every team’s full squad, captain, head coach, home venue, and ownership structure for the sixth season, which runs from July 21 to August 16, 2026.

2026 marks the first season under private ownership, with the first-ever player auction replacing the draft system used from 2021 to 2025.

The Hundred 2026 Men’s Teams at a Glance

Before jumping into each team’s full breakdown, here is a quick snapshot of all eight franchises competing in the 2026 season.

Team	Home Ground	Captain	Head Coach	Overseas Stars
Birmingham Phoenix	Edgbaston	Jacob Bethell	Shane Bond	D. Ferreira, M. Rahman
London Spirit	Lord’s	TBA*	Andy Flower	A. Zampa, D. Brevis, A. Milne
Manchester Super Giants	Old Trafford	Aiden Markram	Justin Langer	H. Klaasen, A. Markram, Noor Ahmad, T. Seifert
MI London	The Oval	Sam Curran	Kieron Pollard	Rashid Khan, N. Pooran, T. Boult, S. Rutherford
Southern Brave	Utilita Bowl	TBA*	Hemang Badani	M. Stoinis, T. Stubbs, D. Miller
Sunrisers Leeds	Headingley	TBA*	Daniel Vettori	M. Marsh, N. Ellis, R. Rickelton, Abrar Ahmed
Trent Rockets	Trent Bridge	Sam Billings*	Peter Moores	T. David, M. Santner, F. Allen, M. Henry
Welsh Fire	Sophia Gardens	Phil Salt	Mike Hussey	R. Ravindra, M. Jansen, L. Ferguson, M. Short

*TBA = to be announced at the time of writing; Sam Billings is the favourite for Trent Rockets captaincy.

1. Birmingham Phoenix

Birmingham Phoenix enter The Hundred 2026 with a fresh identity but zero trophies to show from five completed seasons. Their best result remains a runners-up finish in the inaugural 2021 final at Lord’s, where they lost to Southern Brave by 32 runs.

For 2026, Jacob Bethell takes over as captain after Liam Livingstone moved to London Spirit. Former New Zealand fast-bowling coach Shane Bond replaces Dan Vettori as head coach, bringing a pace-focused philosophy to a squad that already boasts Saqib Mahmood and Mustafizur Rahman.

Birmingham Phoenix Key Details

Detail	Information
Home Ground	Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham (~25,000 capacity)
Captain	Jacob Bethell
Head Coach	Shane Bond
Owner	Warwickshire CCC (51%) + Knighthead Capital (49%)
Titles Won	0 (Best: Runners-up 2021)
Previous Name	Birmingham Phoenix (unchanged)

Birmingham Phoenix Full Squad 2026

Player	Role	Type
Jacob Bethell (c)	All-rounder	Retained
Rehan Ahmed	All-rounder / Leg-spin	Direct Signing
Mitch Owen	All-rounder	Direct Signing
Donovan Ferreira	Batting All-rounder	Direct Signing (Overseas)
Saqib Mahmood	Fast Bowler	Auction
Usman Tariq	Spin Bowler	Auction
Joe Clarke	Batter / WK	Auction
Will Smeed	Batter	Auction
Jordan Thompson	Fast-Medium All-rounder	Auction
Scott Currie	Fast Bowler	Auction
Laurie Evans	Batter	Auction
Chris Wood	Left-arm Medium	Auction
Ethan Brookes	All-rounder	Auction
Mustafizur Rahman	Left-arm Fast	Auction (Overseas)

Birmingham Phoenix Players to Watch

Jacob Bethell is one of England’s brightest young talents. At just 21, he has already earned international caps across all three formats. His ability to bat anywhere in the top order and bowl handy left-arm spin makes him a genuine match-winner.

Rehan Ahmed became the youngest England men’s Test wicket-taker in 2022, and his leg-spin combined with useful lower-order runs gives Phoenix a dangerous X-factor. Meanwhile, Mustafizur Rahman’s trademark off-cutters should thrive on English pitches.

2. London Spirit

London Spirit have had a turbulent run in The Hundred so far. The men’s side has never won the title, and they finished bottom of the table in 2024 with just one win from eight matches. However, the arrival of Andy Flower as head coach and the signing of power-hitter Liam Livingstone signal a reset.

The franchise received the highest valuation among all eight teams at £145 million for a 49% stake, purchased by a consortium of Silicon Valley tech entrepreneurs. That financial muscle showed at the auction, where they snapped up James Coles for a record £390,000, the most expensive buy of the event.

London Spirit Key Details

Detail	Information
Home Ground	Lord’s, London (~30,000 capacity)
Captain	TBA (Liam Livingstone or David Willey are frontrunners)
Head Coach	Andy Flower
Owner	MCC + Silicon Valley Consortium (49%)
Titles Won	0
Batting Coach & Mentor	Dinesh Karthik

London Spirit Full Squad 2026

Player	Role	Type
Jamie Overton	Fast-Bowling All-rounder	Retained
Liam Livingstone	Batting All-rounder	Direct Signing
Adam Zampa	Leg-Spinner	Direct Signing (Overseas)
Dewald Brevis	Batter	Direct Signing (Overseas)
Jonny Bairstow	Batter / WK	Auction
David Willey	Left-arm All-rounder	Auction
James Coles	All-rounder	Auction
Mason Crane	Leg-Spinner	Auction
Adam Milne	Fast Bowler	Auction (Overseas)
Adam Hose	Batter	Auction
Tymal Mills	Left-arm Fast	Auction
James Rew	Batter / WK	Auction
Lhuan-Dre Pretorius	All-rounder	Auction (Overseas)
Matthew Fisher	Fast-Medium Bowler	Auction

London Spirit Players to Watch

Liam Livingstone is the most destructive six-hitter in English cricket right now. His T20I strike rate sits above 150, and the Lord’s boundaries are short enough for him to clear regularly.

Adam Zampa ranks among the world’s top white-ball leg-spinners, with over 100 T20I wickets for Australia. Paired with Mason Crane’s mystery spin, Spirit could have a potent twin-spin attack.

3. Manchester Super Giants

Formerly known as Manchester Originals, this franchise rebranded after the RPSG Group (owners of IPL’s Lucknow Super Giants) acquired a 70% stake for £81 million. Lancashire retains the remaining 30%.

The Manchester Originals reached two consecutive finals in 2022 and 2023, losing both. Under Justin Langer’s coaching and Jos Buttler’s firepower, the Super Giants are among the favourites for 2026. South Africa T20I captain Aiden Markram is set to captain the side.

Manchester Super Giants Key Details

Detail	Information
Home Ground	Old Trafford, Manchester (~26,000 capacity)
Captain	Aiden Markram
Head Coach	Justin Langer
Director of Cricket	Tom Moody
Owner	RPSG Group (70%) + Lancashire CCC (30%)
Titles Won	0 (Best: Runners-up 2022, 2023)
Previous Name	Manchester Originals

Manchester Super Giants Full Squad 2026

Player	Role	Type
Jos Buttler	Batter / WK	Retained
Noor Ahmad	Left-arm Wrist Spinner	Retained (Overseas)
Heinrich Klaasen	Batter / WK	Retained (Overseas)
Liam Dawson	Left-arm Spin All-rounder	Direct Signing
Aiden Markram (c)	Top-order Batter / Off-spin	Auction (Overseas)
Josh Tongue	Fast Bowler	Auction
Sonny Baker	Fast Bowler	Auction
Gus Atkinson	Fast Bowler	Auction
Leus Du Plooy	Middle-order Batter	Auction
Tom Hartley	Left-arm Spinner	Auction
Tim Seifert	Batter / WK	Auction (Overseas)
Tom Moores	Batter / WK	Auction
Max Holden	Top-order Batter	Auction
Tawanda Muyeye	Batter	Auction
George Scrimshaw	Fast Bowler	Auction
Paul Walter	All-rounder	Auction

Manchester Super Giants Players to Watch

Jos Buttler hardly needs an introduction. England’s white-ball captain is one of the cleanest strikers in world cricket, and Old Trafford feels like home for him. His combination with Heinrich Klaasen, South Africa’s most feared T20 batter, could produce the most explosive top order in the tournament.

Gus Atkinson burst onto the international scene with a five-wicket haul on Lord’s Test debut in 2024. His pace and bounce translate well to short-format cricket, and he adds depth to a fast-bowling unit that includes Josh Tongue.

4. MI London

The defending champions enter 2026 under a new name. Previously the Oval Invincibles, this franchise rebranded to MI London after Reliance Industries (Mumbai Indians owners) purchased a 49% stake for £60 million.

The Invincibles won three consecutive titles from 2023 to 2025, making them the most successful team in The Hundred’s short history. With Kieron Pollard replacing Tom Moody as head coach and Sam Curran confirmed as captain, MI London are chasing an unprecedented fourth straight crown.

MI London Key Details

Detail	Information
Home Ground	The Kia Oval, London (~25,500 capacity)
Captain	Sam Curran
Head Coach	Kieron Pollard
Owner	Surrey CCC + Reliance Industries (49%)
Titles Won	3 (2023, 2024, 2025 as Oval Invincibles)
Previous Name	Oval Invincibles

MI London Full Squad 2026

Player	Role	Type
Sam Curran (c)	Left-arm All-rounder	Retained
Will Jacks	Batting All-rounder / Off-spin	Retained
Rashid Khan	Leg-Spinner	Retained (Overseas)
Nicholas Pooran	Batter / WK	Direct Signing (Overseas)
James Vince	Top-order Batter	Auction
Tom Curran	Medium-Fast All-rounder	Auction
Trent Boult	Left-arm Fast	Auction (Overseas)
Nathan Sowter	Leg-Spinner	Auction
Sherfane Rutherford	All-rounder	Auction (Overseas)
Richard Gleeson	Fast Bowler	Auction
Ollie Pope	Batter / WK	Auction
Olly Stone	Fast Bowler	Auction
Ollie Sykes	Batter	Auction
Callum Parkinson	Left-arm Spinner	Auction
Jason Roy	Top-order Batter	Auction

MI London Players to Watch

Rashid Khan is the greatest T20 spinner on the planet, and that is not up for debate. His economy rate across T20 leagues worldwide hovers around 6.5, and he regularly picks wickets in the middle overs when batters are trying to accelerate.

Trent Boult’s left-arm swing with the new ball is a nightmare for opening batters, especially in English conditions where the ball does plenty. Pair him with Sam Curran, and MI London have a new-ball combination that could rattle any lineup.

5. Southern Brave

Southern Brave won the inaugural edition of The Hundred in 2021, beating Birmingham Phoenix by 32 runs at Lord’s. Since then, they reached the 2024 final but lost to Oval Invincibles.

For 2026, GMR Group (co-owners of IPL’s Delhi Capitals) purchased a 49% stake and also took over Hampshire as the host county. Indian coach Hemang Badani steps in as men’s head coach, with Ian Bell joining as assistant coach.

Southern Brave Key Details

Detail	Information
Home Ground	Utilita Bowl (formerly Ageas Bowl), Southampton (~25,000 capacity)
Captain	TBA (Marcus Stoinis and Tristan Stubbs are candidates)
Head Coach	Hemang Badani
Owner	Hampshire CCC + GMR Group (49%)
Titles Won	1 (2021)

Southern Brave Full Squad 2026

Player	Role	Type
Jofra Archer	Fast Bowler	Retained
Jamie Smith	Batter / WK	Direct Signing
Marcus Stoinis	Batting All-rounder	Direct Signing (Overseas)
Tristan Stubbs	Middle-order Batter	Direct Signing (Overseas)
Adil Rashid	Leg-Spinner	Auction
David Miller	Middle-order Batter	Auction (Overseas)
Luke Wood	Left-arm Fast	Auction
Chris Jordan	Fast Bowler	Auction
Ben McKinney	All-rounder	Auction
Thomas Rew	Batter	Auction
Michael Pepper	Batter / WK	Auction
Tom Abell	All-rounder	Auction
Dan Worrall	Fast-Medium Bowler	Auction
Caleb Falconer	All-rounder	Auction
Nikhil Chaudhary	Bowler	Auction

Southern Brave Players to Watch

Jofra Archer, when fit, is the most electrifying fast bowler in English cricket. His pace regularly touches 150 km/h, and he can bowl devastating yorkers at the death. After injury struggles, a fully fit Archer in 2026 could be the difference-maker for the Brave.

David Miller has built a reputation as one of the most clinical finishers in T20 cricket globally. South Africa’s left-hander has won countless games from seemingly impossible positions, and his experience across IPL, SA20, and international cricket adds serious depth to the Brave’s middle order.

6. Sunrisers Leeds

Another IPL-rebranded franchise, Sunrisers Leeds were previously the Northern Superchargers. The Sun TV Network (Sunrisers Hyderabad owners) bought 100% of the team for £100 million, the only full acquisition in the 2025 sale.

Daniel Vettori coaches the men’s side in 2026, replacing Andrew Flintoff who departed after the ownership transition. Harry Brook earned the most lucrative deal in The Hundred at £465,000, although he confirmed he will not captain the franchise this season.

Sunrisers Leeds Key Details

Detail	Information
Home Ground	Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds (~18,500 capacity)
Captain	TBA (Harry Brook not captaining)
Head Coach	Daniel Vettori
Owner	Sun TV Network (100%)
Titles Won	0
Previous Name	Northern Superchargers

Sunrisers Leeds Full Squad 2026

Player	Role	Type
Harry Brook	Top-order Batter	Retained
Brydon Carse	Fast-Bowling All-rounder	Retained
Mitchell Marsh	Batting All-rounder	Direct Signing (Overseas)
Nathan Ellis	Fast Bowler	Direct Signing (Overseas)
Ryan Rickelton	Batter	Auction (Overseas)
Zak Crawley	Top-order Batter	Auction
Matthew Potts	Fast-Medium Bowler	Auction
Dan Lawrence	Middle-order Batter	Auction
Abrar Ahmed	Leg-Spinner	Auction (Overseas)
Benny Howell	Medium-Pace All-rounder	Auction
Tom Lawes	Fast Bowler	Auction
Tom Alsop	Batter / WK	Auction
Liam Patterson-White	Left-arm Spinner	Auction
Reece Topley	Left-arm Fast	Auction
Ed Barnard	All-rounder	Auction

Sunrisers Leeds Players to Watch

Harry Brook is England’s white-ball captain and arguably the most complete batter of his generation. His T20I strike rate sits comfortably above 140, and he scored heavily in the IPL 2026 season. At £465,000, he is the highest-paid player in The Hundred’s history.

Abrar Ahmed’s inclusion made headlines. Pakistan’s mystery leg-spinner generates sharp turn and an awkward googly that unsettles even the best batters. His signing came despite reports of a shadow-ban on Pakistani players by Indian-owned franchises, though the ECB and franchises issued a joint statement rejecting such claims.

7. Trent Rockets

Trent Rockets won The Hundred in 2022 under Lewis Gregory’s captaincy, beating Manchester Originals by two wickets in a nail-biting final at Lord’s. They also reached the 2025 final but lost to Oval Invincibles by 26 runs.

Veteran coach Peter Moores continues at the helm, with Adam Voges as assistant and Steven Mullaney joining the coaching staff for 2026. The squad is loaded with international talent, including Tim David, Mitchell Santner, Finn Allen, and Matt Henry.

Trent Rockets Key Details

Detail	Information
Home Ground	Trent Bridge, Nottingham (~17,500 capacity)
Captain	Sam Billings (likely)
Head Coach	Peter Moores
Owner	Nottinghamshire CCC + Cain & Ares Management (49%)
Titles Won	1 (2022)

Trent Rockets Full Squad 2026

Player	Role	Type
Tom Banton	Batter / WK	Retained
Ben Duckett	Top-order Batter	Direct Signing
Tim David	Middle-order Power Hitter	Direct Signing (Overseas)
Mitchell Santner	Left-arm Spin All-rounder	Direct Signing (Overseas)
Finn Allen	Top-order Batter	Auction (Overseas)
David Payne	Left-arm Medium	Auction
Lewis Gregory	All-rounder	Auction
Craig Overton	Fast-Medium All-rounder	Auction
Daniel Mousley	Batting All-rounder	Auction
Matt Henry	Fast Bowler	Auction (Overseas)
Sam Billings	Batter / WK	Auction
Aneurin Donald	Top-order Batter	Auction
Ben Mayes	Bowler	Auction
Danny Briggs	Left-arm Spinner	Auction
Bradley Currie	Fast Bowler	Auction
Louis Kimber	Batter	Auction

Trent Rockets Players to Watch

Tim David is the most sought-after T20 finisher in world cricket. The Singapore-born Australian has a T20 career strike rate above 160 and has played for Mumbai Indians, Southern Brave, and Lancashire across franchise leagues.

Matt Henry’s new-ball swing makes him lethal in English conditions. The New Zealand seamer has consistently taken wickets in the powerplay across international cricket, and his accuracy at the death adds further value.

8. Welsh Fire

Welsh Fire are the only team in The Hundred based outside England, playing their home matches at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. They have not won the title yet, but the 2026 squad looks like their strongest ever on paper.

Phil Salt was signed for approximately £450,000, making him the second highest-paid player in the tournament. He also took over as captain after moving from Manchester Super Giants. Australian coach Mike Hussey continues at the helm, with Michael Klinger serving as general manager.

Welsh Fire Key Details

Detail	Information
Home Ground	Sophia Gardens, Cardiff (~15,643 capacity)
Captain	Phil Salt
Head Coach	Mike Hussey
Owner	Glamorgan CCC + Sanjay Govil (50%)
Titles Won	0

Welsh Fire Full Squad 2026

Player	Role	Type
Chris Woakes	Fast-Medium All-rounder	Retained
Phil Salt (c)	Batter / WK	Direct Signing
Rachin Ravindra	Left-arm Spin All-rounder	Direct Signing (Overseas)
Marco Jansen	Left-arm Fast All-rounder	Direct Signing (Overseas)
Joe Root	Top-order Batter	Auction
Jordan Cox	Batter / WK	Auction
Tom Kohler-Cadmore	Top-order Batter	Auction
Ben Kellaway	Bowler	Auction
Lockie Ferguson	Fast Bowler	Auction (Overseas)
Asa Tribe	All-rounder	Auction
Tom Aspinwall	Bowler	Auction
Matthew Short	Batting All-rounder	Auction (Overseas)
Sam Cook	Fast-Medium Bowler	Auction
Jafer Chohan	Spinner	Auction

Welsh Fire Players to Watch

Phil Salt is the most dangerous opening batter in T20 cricket right now. His strike rate in T20Is for England is above 170, and he can single-handedly win games inside the powerplay. Salt’s move from Manchester to Cardiff gives Welsh Fire an elite-level match-winner at the top.

Joe Root might seem like an unusual pick for a 100-ball tournament, but his anchor role is invaluable. Root’s ability to rotate strike and play spin with ease allows the power-hitters around him to play freely. At £250,000, he brings Test-match intelligence to a T20-style format.

Marco Jansen adds genuine pace and left-arm angle. The tall South African regularly clocks 145+ km/h and has emerged as one of the best all-format seamers globally. Paired with Lockie Ferguson’s raw pace and Chris Woakes’ swing, Welsh Fire’s pace attack looks formidable.

The Hundred 2026 Ownership: Who Owns What?

The ECB completed the sale of stakes in all eight franchises in late 2025, valuing the league at over £975 million collectively. Over £500 million will be reinvested into English and Welsh cricket, including £50 million for grassroots programs.

Here is a complete breakdown of every ownership deal:

Team	Investor	Stake	Deal Value	IPL Link
Birmingham Phoenix	Knighthead Capital	49%	£40m	None (Birmingham City FC owners)
London Spirit	Silicon Valley Consortium	49%	£145m	None
Manchester Super Giants	RPSG Group	70%	£81m	Lucknow Super Giants
MI London	Reliance Industries	49%	£60m	Mumbai Indians
Southern Brave	GMR Group	49%	Undisclosed	Delhi Capitals (co-owners)
Sunrisers Leeds	Sun TV Network	100%	£100m	Sunrisers Hyderabad
Trent Rockets	Cain & Ares Management	49%	~£40m	None
Welsh Fire	Sanjay Govil	50%	£40m	None (Washington Freedom MLC)

Five of the eight franchises now have direct or indirect connections to IPL ownership groups. This cross-pollination of cricket investment is a trend that extends beyond The Hundred, with similar patterns visible in SA20, MLC, and the ILT20.

The Hundred Men’s Past Winners (2021 to 2025)

The Hundred has crowned four different finalists across five seasons, though the Oval Invincibles (now MI London) dominated the most recent three-year stretch.

Season	Winner	Runner-up	Final Venue	Result
2021	Southern Brave	Birmingham Phoenix	Lord’s	Won by 32 runs
2022	Trent Rockets	Manchester Originals	Lord’s	Won by 2 wickets
2023	Oval Invincibles	Manchester Originals	Lord’s	Won by 5 wickets
2024	Oval Invincibles	Southern Brave	Lord’s	Won by 17 runs
2025	Oval Invincibles	Trent Rockets	Lord’s	Won by 26 runs

Every final has been played at Lord’s, which will continue to host the 2026 final on August 16. The Eliminator (semi-final between 2nd and 3rd placed teams) will be held at The Oval on August 14.

The Hundred 2026 Auction: Key Numbers

The first-ever Hundred player auction was held on March 11-12, 2026, in London. It replaced the draft system that had been used since the competition’s inception. Here are the headline figures from the auction:

Stat	Detail
Most Expensive Player (Auction)	James Coles – £390,000 (London Spirit)
Second Most Expensive	Jordan Cox – £300,000 (Welsh Fire)
Highest-Paid Player (Overall)	Harry Brook – £465,000 (Sunrisers Leeds, pre-auction)
Men’s Team Salary Cap	£2.05 million
Max Overseas Players per Squad	4 (increased from 3)
Squad Size	14-16 players

What Changed in The Hundred for 2026?

The 2026 season introduces several structural changes that set it apart from previous editions:

• Private Ownership: For the first time, external investors run the franchises instead of the ECB. This includes IPL franchise groups, American private equity firms, and tech entrepreneurs.

• Auction System: The traditional player draft has been scrapped. Teams now bid for players in an IPL-style auction, adding a new layer of strategy.

• Four Overseas Players: Squads can now include up to four overseas players, increased from three. This means more international star power on the pitch.

• Team Rebranding: Three teams carry new names: Oval Invincibles became MI London, Northern Superchargers became Sunrisers Leeds, and Manchester Originals became Manchester Super Giants.

• Increased Salary Cap: The men’s salary pot is set at £2.05 million per team, reflecting increased investment in player payments.

• Wildcard Picks: After the auction, teams can add two more players through Vitality Wildcard selections based on T20 Blast performances.

Wrapping Up

The Hundred 2026 arrives with bigger budgets, global ownership, and squads stacked with international superstars. MI London chase a record fourth straight title, while Welsh Fire and Manchester Super Giants look like the strongest challengers on paper.

With the auction system, increased overseas slots, and private investment now in play, the sixth season promises to be the most competitive edition yet. The action kicks off on July 21 at The Oval, and every team has a genuine reason to believe this could be their year.

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