The 2026 Hundred season is set to be a star-studded affair with a staggering 27 Aussies set to grace the field, including many of Australia's recent T20 World Cup-winning side. Among the notable names are Ellyse Perry, who will captain the Birmingham Phoenix for a fourth season, and Mitch Owen, who joins the Phoenix after a historic performance in the Major League Cricket. The Phoenix also welcomes Alana King, a crafty leg-spinner, and Grace Harris, who boasts an impressive strike rate from the previous Hundred campaign.
The London Spirit team features Adam Zampa, a wily spinner, and Andrew Tye, a premier death bowler. The Spirit also signed Meg Lanning, the Melbourne Stars icon, and Maitlan Brown, who returns to the Hundred after a three-season hiatus. MI London welcomes Nicola Carey, the only Aussie men's or women's player signed to the team.
Southern Brave, led by Marcus Stoinis, welcomes Nikhil Chaudhary, an Indian-born allrounder, and Lizelle Lee, an Australian domestic player with a penchant for smacking consecutive boundaries. The Brave also includes Sophie Molineux, who will lead the team in the hopes of attaining ultimate glory.
Sunrisers Leeds, with white-ball captain Mitch Marsh, signed Annabel Sutherland, a match-winning bowler, and Phoebe Litchfield, a lively opener. The team also includes Jess Jonassen, a consistent performer with both bat and ball.
Trent Rockets, led by Ashleigh Gardner, features Beth Mooney, the Hundred's most expensive women's player, and Kim Garth, a title-winning pacer. The Rockets also welcome Sam Bates, a left-arm bowler, and Tim David, who is more than ready to fire after three seasons away from the Hundred.
The Welsh Fire team includes Matt Short, an Adelaide Strikers skipper, and Georgia Wareham, a World Cup-winning allrounder. The Fire also signed Georgia Voll, a World Cup-winning opener, and Heather Graham, a versatile talent.
Overall, the 2026 Hundred season promises to be an exciting affair with a star-studded lineup of Aussies and a range of talented players from around the world.
