The Hundred Men’s and Women’s competition is set to begin on July 23, featuring eight teams in each category. The top team from the league stage will directly qualify for the final, while the second and third-placed teams will compete in the Eliminator on August 17 at the Kennington Oval in London.
The tournament opener will see Oval Invincibles and Birmingham Phoenix face off on July 23 at the KIA Oval. The iconic Rose Bowl in Southampton will host its first match on July 24, featuring a clash between Southern Brave and London Spirit.
Southampton has been the venue for many thrilling matches and promises more excitement in the upcoming Hundred. Let’s dive into the stats and history at the Rose Bowl.
The Rose Bowl, Southampton T20 Records and Stats
The Rose Bowl in Southampton has hosted 155 T20 matches since 2003. Teams batting first have won 84 out of the 145 completed matches at the venue. Chasing teams have often struggled. Australia holds the record for the highest team total at the venue, scored against England in 2013.
- T20 matches played: 155
- Matches won by teams batting first: 84
- Matches won by teams batting second: 61
- Matches tied: 3
- Matches abandoned: 7
- Highest team score: 248/6
- Lowest team score: 72
The Rose Bowl, Southampton Pitch Report
The pitch in Southampton is expected to be balanced, favoring both batters and bowlers. The average score of 160 indicates a fair contest between bat and ball. Northern Superchargers hold the record for the highest score in the Hundred Men with 201 for three. Welsh Fire’s 107 for seven is the lowest score.
Southern Brave have played 12 matches at the Rose Bowl, scoring at an average rate of 8.67, slightly above the venue’s average.
The Hundred Men 2024 Matches at The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Both the men’s and women’s matches will follow the same schedule. The women’s match will take place first, followed by the men’s game.
- July 24 – Southern Brave vs London Spirit (11:00 PM IST Men, 7:30 PM IST Women)
- August 1 – Southern Brave vs Manchester Originals (11:00 PM IST Men, 7:30 PM IST Women)
- August 10 – Southern Brave vs Trent Rockets (7:00 PM IST Men, 3:30 PM IST Women)
- August 14 – Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire (7:30 PM IST Men, 4:00 PM IST Women)
With exciting matches and balanced pitches, the Rose Bowl in Southampton is set to host some thrilling encounters in The Hundred 2024.
