Good news for anyone tracking England’s fastest cricket format from India: JioStar has acquired exclusive broadcast rights for The Hundred 2026, bringing all 68 matches from both the Men’s and Women’s competitions to JioHotstar and Star Sports Network.
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JioStar : Action Starts Today
The sixth edition kicked off July 21 with a double-header at The Oval — the Women’s fixture between MI London and SunRisers Leeds at 7:15 PM IST, followed by the Men’s clash between the same franchises at 11:00 PM IST. The tournament runs through to the Finals at Lord’s on August 16.
New Names, Same Fast Format
This season brings a franchise rebrand shake-up: Oval Invincibles is now MI London, Northern Superchargers is SunRisers Leeds, and Manchester Originals is Manchester Super Giants. Eight city-based teams — spanning London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham, Southampton, Cardiff, and Bristol — continue to headline the ECB’s format built to bring new audiences into cricket.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Tournament | The Hundred 2026 (Season 6) |
| Broadcaster (India) | JioHotstar & Star Sports Network |
| Rights Holder | Sony Pictures Networks India |
| Total Matches | 68 (Men’s + Women’s) |
| Opening Day | July 21 |
| Final | August 16, Lord’s |
| Defending Champions | MI London (Men’s, 3x) |
Why Indian Fans Should Be Excited
The Women’s competition is the real draw this year. Smriti Mandhana joins Manchester Super Giants alongside Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma turns out for SunRisers Leeds, and Jemimah Rodrigues heads to Southern Brave. Add Kiran Navgire, Shweta Sehrawat, Asha Sobhana, and Nandani Sharma across other franchises, and India’s Women in Blue have a serious presence throughout the tournament.
On the Men’s side, global stars like Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, Rashid Khan, and Harry Brook headline a stacked lineup, with MI London defending their three-peat under their new identity.
JioStar’s Prashant Khanna called the acquisition part of a broader push to grow The Hundred’s following in one of cricket’s most passionate markets, pairing international stars with India’s own talent pool.
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FAQs
Q1. Where can I watch The Hundred 2026 in India?
All 68 matches stream exclusively on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network.
Q2. Which Indian players are featured in The Hundred 2026?
Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, and several others across the Women’s competition.
