BBC announces new faces for coverage of revamped cricket tournament, The Hundred
The BBC has unveiled its comprehensive broadcasting plans for a revamped and modernized season of The Hundred, introducing fresh talent to its punditry lineup alongside interactive new fan experiences.
Revamped Competition: The short-format cricket tournament returns on July 21 with significant changes, including new investment, updated team names (such as MI London and Sunrisers Leeds), and fresh in-ground fan features.
Star-Studded Additions: England's fast-bowling star Mark Wood, former India Test captain Ajinkya Rahane, ex-New Zealand international Katey Martin, and England Test opener Emilio Gay join the BBC’s seasoned commentary roster.
Multi-Platform Coverage: The BBC will broadcast 16 matches live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, while providing live audio commentary for all 68 fixtures across BBC Radio 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra, and BBC Sounds.
The tournament begins on July 21 with a double-header between MI London and Sunrisers Leeds at The Kia Oval, culminating in the men's and women's finals at Lord's on August 16. Alongside the traditional match analysis, this year's coverage will feature a nightly panel show with commentators answering random questions hidden inside hollow cricket balls, the return of viral young presenter Ravi, and interactive "Ask the Player" options for home viewers.
Welcoming the upcoming tournament, Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport says:
“This summer has been action-packed already and The Hundred is another unmissable event for sports fans to settle in for. We have extensive TV and radio coverage, more interactive content placing our viewers and match goers at the heart of the game than ever before and a world class line-up – it doesn’t get much better than that.”
BBC Live TV Match Schedule
DateMatchLocationTime (BST)Platform21 JulyMI London vs Sunrisers LeedsThe Kia Oval, London2:15pm & 6:00pmBBC Two / iPlayer22 JulySouthern Brave vs Welsh FireUtilita Bowl, Southampton2:15pm & 6:00pmBBC Two / iPlayer26 JulyTrent Rockets vs London SpiritTrent Bridge, Nottingham2:15pm & 6:00pmBBC Two / iPlayer2 AugustMI London v Manchester Super GiantsThe Kia Oval, London2:15pm & 6:00pmBBC Two / iPlayer4 AugustSunrisers Leeds v London SpiritHeadingley, Leeds2:15pm & 6:00pmBBC Two / iPlayer5 AugustTrent Rockets v Birmingham PhoenixTrent Bridge, Nottingham2:15pm & 6:00pmBBC Two / iPlayer9 AugustLondon Spirit v Birmingham PhoenixLord's, London2:15pm & 6:00pmBBC Two / iPlayer16 AugustThe Hundred Finals (TBC)Lord's, London2:15pm & 6:00pmBBC Two / iPlayer