The Hundred is a 100-ball cricket tournament in England and Wales, designed to attract new audiences with simplified rules. The competition has received mixed reactions from cricket fans, but many current England players, such as Joe Root and Eoin Morgan, have expressed positive opinions about The Hundred.

Teams Competing in The Hundred:

- Birmingham Phoenix (Edgbaston)
- London Spirit (Lord's)
- Manchester Originals (Emirates Old Trafford)
- Northern Superchargers (Headingley)
- Oval Invincibles (The Kia Oval)
- Southern Brave (Ageas Bowl)
- Trent Rockets (Trent Bridge)
- Welsh Fire (Sophia Gardens)

Lords Lord's Cricket Ground, commonly known as Lord's, is one of the most iconic cricket stadiums in the world. Location:* St John's Wood, London, England. Capacity:* 28,000

Home Team:Middlesex County Cricket Club, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)


History:
1. Established in 1814 by Thomas Lord.
2. Hosted first international match in 1884.
3. Venue for 4 ICC Cricket World Cup finals.

Notable Events:
ICC World Cup (1975, 1979, 1983, 1999)
Ashes series (1884-present)

Accessibility:
1. Nearest tube station: St John's Wood (Jubilee Line)

Interesting Facts:
1. Known as the "Home of Cricket".
2. Has its own laws and traditions.
3. The Ashes urn is displayed at the MCC Museum.