- The Hundred introduces a new combined men’s and women’s trophy
- Results from both teams will contribute towards one championship
- Franchise rebrands and £500 million investment reshape the competition
The Hundred will introduce a brand-new trophy this summer that recognises the collective achievements of each franchise’s men’s and women’s teams, marking another step in the competition’s commitment to treating both sides of the game as one.
Since its launch in 2021, The Hundred has staged men’s and women’s matches as double-headers at the same venues on the same days. Now, that connection will extend beyond the matchday experience, with results from both competitions contributing towards a new combined championship.
A new way to crown success
Points earned throughout the group stage, along with performances in the Eliminator and Final, will count towards the standings for the new award. The existing men’s and women’s trophies will remain in place and continue to be contested separately.
Supporters will also have a chance to leave their mark on the competition, with fans invited to suggest a name for the new piece of silverware through The Hundred’s official website.
Players welcome the latest innovation
England all-rounder Will Jacks welcomed the development, reflecting on how it would have rewarded successful franchises in previous seasons.
Speaking to BBC Sport, Jacks said:
“I think it’s brilliant. If we look back over the past five years, the Invincibles would have had good success with that.
“With the double headers and teams playing on the same day, to then have both of those results counting towards the same trophy is very exciting.”
Had the trophy existed last season, Northern Superchargers would have claimed the inaugural title. Their men’s side reached the Eliminator while the women’s team went on to lift the championship trophy.
A boost for the one club philosophy
England batter Tammy Beaumont believes the move strengthens the sense of unity that franchises have been building since the competition began.
Speaking to BBC Sport, Beaumont said:
“That will be really fun. We’ve always tried to create the ‘one club, two teams’ vibe and this will bring that even closer together.
“The fact the men and women play on the same day, in the same colours, the same teams is one of the unique selling points of The Hundred, trying to push that equality dial even closer.
“It’s one of the ways the women’s game in England has gone from strength to strength and really taken off since The Hundred came in.”
The Hundred’s new trophy arrives during a new era
The introduction of the new trophy comes during a transformative year for the competition. The Hundred enters the 2026 season following significant external investment into its eight franchises, with deals collectively valued at around £500 million.
The fresh era has already brought a new look across the tournament, with several teams unveiling redesigned identities and colours influenced by their new ownership groups.
Oval Invincibles have become MI London and will now wear the blue and gold colours associated with the Mumbai Indians franchise in the Indian Premier League.
Northern Superchargers have been rebranded as Sunrisers Leeds, swapping their traditional purple kit for orange in line with the wider Sunrisers network.
Southern Brave have also adopted a new appearance, moving from black and green to blue and red following investment linked to IPL side Delhi Capitals.
Meanwhile, Manchester Originals will take to the field as Manchester Super Giants, sporting the red and blue colours synonymous with Lucknow Super Giants.
Why the change could reshape the competition
Alongside new ownership, fresh identities and a revamped look, the introduction of a combined championship trophy adds another layer of intrigue to The Hundred’s 2026 campaign.
For the first time, franchises will have a shared objective across both teams, creating greater alignment between men’s and women’s squads while rewarding strength throughout an entire organisation. If successful, the concept could further enhance one of The Hundred’s defining features and strengthen its position as one of the most innovative competitions in world cricket.
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