The Hundred 2023: Squads Confirmed for Third Edition

The Hundred Squads for 2023 have been confirmed in what was a shambolic morning of drip-fed information from numerous sources. There are a handful of new names and naturally, players coming in last minute to replace injured teammates. Here is a guide to all the new signings and full squads.

Birmingham Phoenix

Birmingham Phoenix have added local talent © BBC

Central Sparks trio Davina Perrin, Abbey Freeborn and Charis Pavely have signed for Birmingham Phoenix to complete their 2023 squad. Perrin was involved in the 2022 editon for the Phoenix but did not play. Freeborn played the first two editions at rival, Trent Rockets but has made the move to the West midlands following her regional move to Central Sparks. Pavely, who was a member of England’s U19 World Cup squad, has been included for the first time, impressing since her regional debut earlier in the season.

Full Squad

Amy Jones, Ellyse Perry (overseas), Issy Wong, Emily Arlott, Sophie Devine (overseas), Hannah Baker, Katie Levick, Eve Jones, Abtaha Maqsood, Erin Burns (overseas), Chloe Brewer, Sterre Kalis, Davina Perrin, Abbey Freeborn, Charis Pavely

London Spirit

London Spirit's home ground is Lords © The Cricketer

Indian wicket-keeper Richa Ghosh has been added to London Spirit’s squad as Queenslander, Georgia Redmayne withdraws after suffering an Achillies injury during the Women’s Big Bash League. Recent England debutant, Lauren Filer, is also heading to the capital after a stint with Welsh Fire. Vipers duo, Chloe Hill and Alice Monaghan also sign with Hill making her tournament debut and Monaghan returning to the Spirit for another year.

Full Squad

Heather Knight, Amelia Kerr (overseas), Charlie Dean, Danielle Gibson, Grace Harris (overseas), Sarah Glenn, Sophie Munro, Sophie Luff, Grace Scrivens, Tara Norris, Niamh Holland, Richa Ghosh (overseas), Lauren Filer, Chloe Hill, Alice Monaghan

Manchester Originals

Sophie Ecclestone will captain the Originals © The Cricketer

There are familiar names up in Manchester as Ami Campbell, Mahika Gaur and Laura Jackson all re-sign for the Originals. Sunrisers wicket-keeper, Amara Carr, is the new name having spent the past two seasons at London Spirit.

Full Squad

Sophie Ecclestone, Deandra Dottin (overseas), Emma Lamb, Ellie Threlkeld, Laura Wolvaardt (overseas), Amanda-Jade Wellington (overseas), Kathryn Bryce, Katie George, Liberty Heap, Phoebe Graham, Fi Morris, Ami Campbell, Amara Carr, Mahika Gaur, Laura Jackson

Northern Superchargers

The Superchargers will be without star batter, Jemimah Rodrigues © ESPN

Off-spinner, Lucy Higham, heads up north once again for another year with the Superchargers. Georgie Boyce has crossed the Pennines from Manchester Originals while it’s a big chance for Grace Ballinger who spent last season with London Spirit. Local talent, Grace Hall and Leah Dobson sign, Dobson replacing Phoebe Franklin who withdrew.

Full Squad

Alyssa Healy (overseas), Hollie Armitage, Linsey Smith, Bess Heath, Kate Cross, Georgia Wareham (overseas), Heather Graham (overseas), Alice Davidson-Richards, Marie Kelly, Aylish Cranstone, Leah Dobson, Georgie Boyce, Lucy Higham, Grace Ballinger, Grace Hall

Oval Invincibles

Oval Invincibles are two-time champions © The Hundred

Champions, Oval Incinvibles, are ready to win three on the trot as they re-sign leading wicket-taker, Sophia Smale. Beth Langston and Cordelia Griffith have joined from Northern Superchargers and Manchester Originals, respectively while local, Claudie Cooper and Northumberland’s Lizzie Scott will join the Hundred for the first time.

Full Squad

Marizanne Kapp (overseas), Alice Capsey, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Lizzie Scott, Suzie Bates (overseas), Dane van Niekerk (overseas), Mady Villiers, Paige Scholfield, Eva Gray, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Kira Chathli, Sophia Smale, Beth Langston, Cordelia Griffith, Claudie Cooper

Southern Brave

Southern Brave have reached both finals © ESPN

Southern Brave sign U19 World Cup trio Seren Smale, Ellie Anderson and Mary Taylor – who was a travelling reserve. All-rounder Kalea Moore also joins after two years with the Superchargers.

Full Squad

Smriti Mandhana (overseas), Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Freya Kemp, Danni Wyatt, Anya Shrubsole, Chloe Tryon (overseas), Maitlan Brown (overseas), Georgia Adams, Rhianna Southby, Danielle Gregory, Kalea Moore, Seren Smale, Ellie Anderson, Mary Taylor

Trent Rockets

Trent Rockets have made some major changes © The Cricketer

There’s lots of change at the Trent Rockets as Jo Gardner and Fran Wilson join their third team. Western Storm’s Nat Wraith signs from Welsh Fire while Cassidy McCarthy, who only made her senior regional debut recently, comes in to replace the injured Emma Jones.

Full Squad

Nat Sciver-Brunt, Kat Sciver-Brunt, Alana King (overseas), Bryony Smith, Harmanpreet Kaur (overseas), Lizelle Lee (overseas), Grace Potts, Kirstie Gordon, Josie Groves, Cassidy McCarthy, Naomi Dattani, Alexa Stonehouse, Jo Gardner, Fran Wilson, Nat Wraith

Welsh Fire

Welsh Fire have been the most unsuccessful team © Museum of Welsh Cricket

Emily Windsor joins her third team in three years, joining Southern Vipers teammate, Ella McCaughan, who also signs. Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy leading wicket taker, Georgia Davis, joins after two seasons with Trent Rockets. Sunrisers’ Kate Coppack also signs her first Hundred contract, hoping to make a first appearance.

Full Squad

Tammy Beaumont, Hayley Matthews (overseas), Sophia Dunkley, Shabnim Ismail (overseas), Georgia Elwiss, Freya Davies, Laura Harris (overseas), Alex Hartley, Alex Griffiths, Claire Nicholas, Sarah Bryce, Emily Windsor, Ella McCaughan, Georgia Davis, Kate Coppack