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The Hundred League Format
Conducted by Wales Cricket Board, the ongoing 2024 edition is the fourth season of The Hundred. A total of 8 teams are participating in the league. This format is slightly different from the T20 format, as only a total of 100 balls are bowled in each innings. The bowlers are allowed to deliver either 5 or 10 balls consecutively and each bowler can only bowl up to 20 balls.
Sides are switched after every 10 balls; a 25-ball power play is allotted for each team, in which only two fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle. No balls are worthy of 2 runs and a free hit. Each team gets a 2.5-minute strategic timeout during their bowling.
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Significance of The Hundred League for Women’s Cricket
Women’s Cricket lately got the deserving attention of the world, which had been absent for a long time, as women’s cricket picked up a great speed in terms of attention, TRP, revenues, etc. These leagues help women cricketers play cricket in a different format where they can level up their skill level, which will help various aspiring women cricketers participate more in this sport and make them more motivated.
Meanwhile, here in this article, we will discuss the top 5 batters to watch out for in the women’s The Hundred. Have a look:
Top 5 batters to watch out for in the women’s The Hundred
Danielle Wyatt
At first, we have Danni Wyatt, an England top-order batter. She has been playing since 2010 and is one of the most experienced players in The Hundred League. She has made 680 runs in total so far in this league and is the 2nd highest scorer in the league, with 6 half centuries at an average of 28.33. She also has a record of scoring the highest fifties in the She also tops the list for facing the most number of balls by a batter in the league.
Also Read: 5 Batters To Watch Out For In Men’s The Hundred 2024
Smriti Mandhana
At number two, we have Smriti Mandhana, an Indian left-handed batsman who just earned the Cricketer of the Month award in June 2024. She has made 5 half-centuries at an average of 29.33 (2nd most in women) and has scored a total of 616 runs so far, which makes her the 4th highest scorer in the tournament. Apart from this, Smriti has faced 177 balls in 9 innings, which is the 6th highest for facing the most balls in The Hundred League.
Sophia Dunkley
The sensational Sophia Dunkley, an all-rounder from England, holds the record for most runs, smashing 4 half-centuries at an average of 36.78 and having faced 189 balls in 7 innings. She currently sits in the number 6 position, facing the most balls.
Nat Sciver-Brunt
Nat Sciver-Brunt, an England all-rounder who has scored 664 runs so far in this league, holds the position of 3rd highest scorer. She has made 4 half centuries at an impressive average of 44.26 and secures the place for 4th highest half centuries. Along with that, she has faced 135 balls in 7 innings, which is the 8th highest in the Hundred League.
Laura Wolvaard
Laura Wolvaard, a South African opener batsman, has scored 614 runs so far. She has achieved the position of 5th highest scorer in the League. She has smashed 3 half-centuries so far in the league’s history and has a record rank of 6th. Her best individual score is 90* and has an extravagant batting average of 40+.
These were the 5 best batters in the Hundred League, and surprisingly, the batter with the most runs had the lowest average of the five at the bottom of the list. The league has just commenced on July 24, 2024 for women.