England’s answer to the Indian Premier League and the Australian Big Bash League has returned with cricket stars from around the world all taking part in what is set to be another fiery and dramatic competition.
The Hundred cricket tournament sees eight franchises hit the stage once more with Southern Brave and Oval Invincibles hoping to retain their 2021 trophies in the men and women’s events respectively.
Fans will be mourning the fact that England’s Test captain Ben Stokes has decided to withdraw from the competition in order to focus on his new responsibilities within the red-ball game.
However, other international stars such as West Indies’ Andre Russell and South Africa’s Imran Tahir are sure to light up the pitch.
Not only will it be the fireworks and formidable cricket that can light up the grass, but the Hundred has also now become relatively synonymous with crisp cravings and ridiculous kits.
The eight teams all secured sponsorship from KP Snacks and now turn up in a diverse explosion of colour in the form of their kits with Popchips, Pombears and Hula Hoops all splashed over their front.
Here is a ranking of all eight The Hundred kits according to NationalWorld:
Fans will be mourning the fact that England’s Test captain Ben Stokes has decided to withdraw from the competition in order to focus on his new responsibilities within the red-ball game.
5. 4. Southern Brave
It may not be the nicest kit the world of cricket has ever seen but it is clearly effectively. With Southern Brave winning the inaugural tournament in 2021 and already off to a flying start this year, it feels criticising their bright green may not be quite right.
6. 3. Trent Rockets
It’s unmissable for sure, but I think that might be one of the only positives - bright yellow has never been an attractive set up and as classy as Colin Munro is trying to make it look here, a near fluorescent yellow is just not the one.
7. 2. Birmingham Phoenix
Quite frankly, this one should be thankful it doesn’t come in at number one. An orange and red combination while may represent the fiery competition, it does not give one’s retinas any sense of calm. However, as they finished up second and Liam Livingstone scored 200 more runs than anyone else, the fire is well and truly alive in their kits.
8. 1. Welsh Fire
The only combination worse than orange and red is the complete clattering of pink and red. Additionally, as they came in second to last in the 2021 tournament and suffered a heavy defeat in their first 2022 match, the kit clearly does the team no favours either.