The highly anticipated **The Hundred** draft for the 2025 season concluded on March 12, with all eight franchises finalizing their squads for the prestigious tournament. Teams strategically selected some of the biggest names in cricket, setting the stage for thrilling performances in the upcoming competition.
With the draft now complete, teams are gearing up for the tournament, which kicks off on August 5 with a blockbuster opening clash at Lord’s. **London Spirit** will face **Oval Invincibles** in what promises to be an electrifying encounter to launch the season. Franchises are now focused on fine-tuning their strategies, optimizing team combinations, and ensuring their players are in peak condition for the high-octane cricket spectacle.
The 2025 edition of The Hundred is set to deliver another season of fast-paced, high-energy cricket, featuring a mix of international superstars and emerging talents. Fans worldwide can expect a series of gripping matches as teams vie for glory.
How did The Hundred Draft 2025 unfold?
The draft began with **London Spirit** making a strong first move, securing **England** all-rounder **Jamie Overton** for £200,000. **Manchester Originals** then made a significant acquisition by picking **Afghanistan** spinner **Noor Ahmad**. **Trent Rockets** and **Southern Brave** also made early strides, selecting **David Willey** and **Michael Bracewell**, respectively.
The standout moment of the draft came when **Southern Brave** surprised everyone by drafting retired Australian opener **David Warner** in the £120,000 salary band. Warner, who stepped away from international cricket last year, will bring his expertise to the team under the guidance of head coach **Justin Langer**.
Other notable picks included **Rachin Ravindra**, who will join **Manchester Originals**, and **Lockie Ferguson**, who was snapped up by **Trent Rockets**. **Zak Crawley**, released by London Spirit after a finger injury last season, found a new home with **Northern Superchargers**, led by **Andrew Flintoff**. The Superchargers also strengthened their squad by adding **Dan Lawrence**.
In domestic moves, **Lewis Gregory**, who captained Trent Rockets to the 2022 title, joined **Manchester Originals**, while **Ben McKinney** also bolstered their roster.
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Complete Squads of All 8 Teams
Following the draft, all eight teams have revamped their squads, balancing star power with strategic depth. Here are the finalized squads:
- Birmingham Phoenix: Liam Livingstone, Ben Duckett, Trent Boult, Jacob Bethell, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Dan Mousley, Tim Southee, Will Smeed, Chris Wood, Aneurin Donald, Joe Clarke, Harry Moore, Tom Helm.
- London Spirit: Liam Dawson, Daniel Worrall, Kane Williamson, Richard Gleeson, Olly Stone, Ollie Pope, Keaton Jennings, Jamie Overton, David Warner, Luke Wood, Jamie Smith, Ashton Turner, Jafer Chohan, Wayne Madsen.
- Manchester Originals: Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Heinrich Klaasen, Matthew Hurst, Scott Currie, Josh Tongue, Tom Hartley, Sonny Baker, Tom Aspinwall, Noor Ahmad, Rachin Ravindra, Lewis Gregory, Ben McKinney, George Garton.
- Northern Superchargers: Harry Brook, Adil Rashid, David Miller, Mitchell Santner, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Ben Dwarshuis, Graham Clark, Pat Brown, Tom Lawes, Zak Crawley, Dan Lawrence, Michael Pepper, Dawid Malan.
- Oval Invincibles: Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Tom Curran, Jordan Cox, Rashid Khan, Saqib Mahmood, Sam Billings, Gus Atkinson, Nathan Sowter, Donovan Ferreira, Tawanda Muyeye, Jason Behrendorff, Miles Hammond, Jordan Clark.
- Southern Brave: James Vince, Jofra Archer, Tymal Mills, Chris Jordan, Faf du Plessis, Leus Du Plooy, Craig Overton, Laurie Evans, Finn Allen, Danny Briggs, James Coles, Michael Bracewell, Reece Topley, Jordan Thompson.
- Trent Rockets: Joe Root, Marcus Stoinis, Tom Banton, John Turner, Sam Cook, Sam Hain, Tom Alsop, Calvin Harrison, David Willey, Lockie Ferguson, Max Holden, George Linde, Adam Hose, Rehan Ahmed.
- Welsh Fire: Steve Smith, Jonny Bairstow, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell, Luke Wells, Stephen Eskinazi, David Payne, Paul Walter, Chris Woakes, Riley Meredith, Chris Green, Saif Zaib, Josh Hull, Mason Crane.
