The Hundred shakes up tournament format as ground-breaking new trophy announced

A brand-new trophy celebrating the joint achievements of both men’s and women’s teams in The Hundred is set to be launched this summer.

Ever since the tournament's inception in 2021, the two competitions have run side by side, featuring back-to-back double-headers at the same grounds to ensure equal exposure for both formats. Under the new format, every performance across the group stages, eliminators, and the final will contribute to the standings for this joint piece of silverware.

The existing individual men's and women's titles will remain unchanged and be awarded as usual. The tournament has championed equality by staging its men's and women's matches as back-to-back double-headers on the same pitches.

SunRisers Leeds player Kate Cross explianed: “The Hundred has really become one of the most exciting parts of the summer for us. The way it’s played, in the school holidays and in front of big crowds, means it’s always a great atmosphere and we love being a part of it.

"I’m looking forward to getting out at Headingley in front of the orange army, but the opener in 50 days’ time at the Kia Oval is going to be a brilliant way to kick off the competition.”

Meanwhile, cricket fans are being invited to log onto The Hundred's official website to pitch their own name suggestions for the new trophy with 50 days to go until the opening game.

The new trophy arrives just as a massive £500 million private investment package completely changes up the competition.

MI London have ditched their original aqua look for the iconic blue and gold of the Mumbai Indians stable, while Sunrisers Leeds have swapped their purple threads for a bold, bright orange.

Elsewhere, Manchester Super Giants will sport a fresh red and blue kit, and