The Hundred has announced its 2023 fixture list with Manchester Originals kicking off their competition with a double header away at Welsh Fire on Wednesday August 2.
Emirates Old Trafford hosts its first fixture three days later, with the Originals men’s and women’s teams playing host to London Spirit.
The Originals women’s team finished sixth in last year’s Hundred while the men fared better, making it all the way to the final before losing out to Trent Rockets at Lord’s. Oval Invincibles won the women’s title for the second time.
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The finals for the third season of the Hundred will take place at Lord’s on Sunday, August 27. There will be a draft for men’s and women’s teams to sign new players in March.
Manchester Originals and England Men's World Cup-winning captain Jos Buttler, said: “I’m really excited for The Hundred this year. The atmosphere is always brilliant, and with the music and the entertainment it’s an incredible event to take part in. I know it’s a competition that’s helped the game reach new fans and that’s a great thing to be a part of.”
Sophie Ecclestone, the world’s number one bowler and Manchester Originals star, said: “The first two years of The Hundred have been incredible. We know how much the Emirates Old Trafford crowd are behind us and I’m buzzing for that first ball to be bowled in August. As a team we picked up a lot of momentum towards the end of last season and hopefully we can start well this year and challenge at the top of the table."
How to buy tickets
There will be an initial, exclusive window to purchase tickets from 1-14 March for anyone who has previously bought tickets for The Hundred. Those yet to attend can sign up in advance at thehundred.com for priority ticket access from 5–18 April. Tickets will then go on general sale on Tuesday 20 April. Tickets remain in line with 2022 pricing, with prices set at £5 for juniors aged 6-15, free for children five and under, and adults starting from £10.
Manchester Originals fixtures (all men’s and women’s double headers):
Wednesday 2 August: Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals, Sophia Gardens, women 11:30, men 15:00
Saturday 5 August: Manchester Originals vs London Spirit, Emirates Old Trafford, women 11:00, men 14:30
Monday 7 August: Manchester Originals vs Birmingham Phoenix, Emirates Old Trafford, women 15:00, men 18:30
Wednesday 9 August: Oval Invincibles vs Manchester Originals, Kia Oval, women 15:00, men 18:30
Sunday 13 August: Northern Superchargers vs Manchester Originals, Headingley, women 11:00, men 14:30
Thursday 17 August: Trent Rockets vs Manchester Originals, Trent Bridge, women 15:00, men 18:30
Sunday 20 August: Manchester Originals vs Northern Superchargers, women 11:00, men 14:30
Wednesday 23 August: Manchester Originals vs Southern Brave, Emirates Old Trafford, women 15:00, men 18:30
Saturday 26 August: The Hundred Eliminator, Kia Oval, women 14:30, men 18:00
Sunday 27 August: The Hundred Final, Lord's, women 14:15, men 18:00
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