The Hundred fantasy: how to play in the US
The Hundred is England's 100-ball summer cricket tournament — and you can play fantasy for it in the US the same way you would any slate: build a squad under a credit budget, pick a captain and vice-captain, and score live. Runtiva runs free contests now for the whole tournament; paid contests open later this summer.
What is The Hundred?
The Hundred is a city-based competition played across England each summer, in a format even shorter than T20: each side faces 100 balls instead of 120. Eight men's and eight women's teams take part from late July into August. The matches start in the afternoon US Eastern time, which makes it one of the more watchable cricket windows for American fans — and in the US cricket calendar it bridges the gap between Major League Cricket and the Caribbean Premier League.
How The Hundred fantasy works
Same format cricket fans know: every player has a credit value, you assemble your XI under a fixed budget, and you nominate a captain (2× points) and vice-captain (1.5×). Points come from runs, boundaries, wickets, economy, and fielding, and on Runtiva they update within seconds of every ball. New to it? Start with the fantasy cricket guide or the glossary.
Strategy for the 100-ball game
- Draft for ceiling. 100 balls is a sprint — there's no time to recover from a slow start, so favor aggressive top-order batters who score fast over accumulators.
- Wicket-takers over economy bowlers. In such a short game, wickets swing matches and fantasy points more than a tidy economy rate.
- All-rounders still rule. Two ways to score per credit is even more valuable when every ball counts.
- Captain the powerplay. Openers who tee off in the early overs are prime 2× picks in the short format.
Watching The Hundred in the US
The Hundred is carried on US cricket streaming (Willow, via bundles such as Sling and Fubo). Afternoon-ET start times make it a rare cricket window you can watch live without staying up — and a live fantasy leaderboard makes every over matter.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Hundred?
The Hundred is England's city-based cricket tournament played each summer in a fast 100-balls-per-side format — shorter than a T20. Eight men's and eight women's teams compete over late July into August. For US fans the matches start in the afternoon Eastern time.
Can I play fantasy for The Hundred in the US?
Yes. The Hundred works the same as any other fantasy cricket slate — build a squad under a credit budget with a captain and vice-captain. Runtiva runs free contests now for the whole tournament; paid contests open later this summer.
How is The Hundred different for fantasy?
It's even shorter than a T20 (100 balls vs 120), so it rewards aggression: hard-hitting top-order batters and wicket-taking bowlers pile up points fast, and there's less time for a slow start to recover. Captain choice matters even more in a short game.
How do I watch The Hundred in the USA?
The Hundred is carried by US cricket streaming (Willow, available through bundles like Sling and Fubo). Check the where-to-watch listings for the exact broadcaster each season.
What happens if a match is rained out?
If a match is abandoned and can't be scored, the contest is voided and entry fees are returned. See the contest rules for reduced-innings handling.