The Hundred 2026 Midway Standings: Which Franchises Are on Track for Lord's?

The Hundred 2026 Midway Standings: Which Franchises Are on Track for Lord's?

The Hundred 2026 midway standings tell a genuinely compelling story, and it isn't the one most people expected heading into the season. Trent Rockets have emerged as the competition's standout franchise across both men's and women's cricket, while both defending champions are staring down a real fight just to reach Finals Day. Here's exactly where both competitions stand, and which franchises are genuinely on track for Lord's.

Men's Points Table

View the men’s points table below:

Pos

Team

P

W

L

Pts

NRR

1

Trent Rockets

5

4

1

16

+0.760

2

Welsh Fire

4

3

1

12

-0.222

3

Manchester Super Giants

4

2

2

8

+0.611

4

Southern Brave

5

2

3

8

+0.104

5

Sunrisers Leeds

4

2

2

8

-0.036

6

MI London

4

2

2

8

-0.081

7

London Spirit

4

1

3

4

-0.055

8

Birmingham Phoenix

4

1

3

4

-1.208

Women's Points Table

Take a closer look at the women’s points table below”

Pos

Team

P

W

L

Pts

NRR

1

Southern Brave

5

5

0

20

+0.490

2

Trent Rockets

5

4

1

16

+1.671

3

Manchester Super Giants

4

2

1

10

+0.711

4

London Spirit

4

1

2

6

-0.833

5

Birmingham Phoenix

4

1

2

6

-2.184

6

Welsh Fire

4

1

3

4

+0.294

7

Sunrisers Leeds

4

1

3

4

+0.284

8

MI London

4

0

3

2

-1.379

Standings correct after Match 17 in both competitions, with several matches still in progress or upcoming — check the live points tables for the very latest as the group stage continues.

Which Franchises Are Genuinely on Track for Lord's?

With the top three in each table generally progressing toward the knockout stages, a handful of franchises stand out as clear frontrunners at the midway point.

  • Trent Rockets: The standout story of the tournament. Top of the men's table and a close second in the women's, Trent Rockets are the one franchise genuinely thriving across both competitions.
  • Southern Brave: Their women's side remain unbeaten after five matches, the only team across either competition yet to lose. Their men's side, while further back on points, still sit in playoff contention.
  • Manchester Super Giants: A top-three finish in both the men's and women's tables makes them the other franchise with genuine all-round momentum heading into the second half of the group stage.

The Defending Champions Are Struggling

Both reigning champions have endured a difficult start to their title defences. MI London's men currently sit mid-table, while their women's side are rock bottom of the table and still winless after four matches, a genuinely alarming form slump given they enter as defending champions. Sunrisers Leeds' women's side, also defending champions, sit seventh, well off the pace they set last year.

A Season of New Names

This year's competition arrives with a genuinely different look after major private investment restructured team ownership ahead of the season.

Three franchises were rebranded following stakes taken by investors linked to IPL teams: Oval Invincibles became MI London, Northern Superchargers became Sunrisers Leeds, and Manchester Originals became Manchester Super Giants. Southern Brave, also now IPL-backed, kept its original name.

How to Bet on The Hundred

  • Match winner: Back a team in any upcoming fixture via The Hundred odds page or the The Hundred Women's odds page at Sportsbet.io.
  • Finals Day outright: With the group stage roughly half complete, check the latest pricing on which franchise reaches Lord's in both competitions.
  • In-play betting: Follow matches live and bet as they unfold via the cricket in-play page.

Odds move quickly as the group stage continues, so treat any figure here as a snapshot and check live pricing before you bet.

Responsible Gambling

With two more weeks of group-stage cricket before Finals Day, it's worth staying disciplined with any betting you do across the rest of the tournament.

Set a budget before you place any wagers and stick to it, avoid increasing your stakes to chase early losses, and take advantage of deposit limits, time-out tools, and self-exclusion options if you ever feel you need them. If gambling has stopped feeling like entertainment, support is available through the responsible gambling page at Sportsbet.io.

FAQs: The Hundred 2026 Midway Standings

Who is top of The Hundred 2026 men's table?

Trent Rockets, with 16 points from four wins in five matches.

Who is top of The Hundred 2026 women's table?

Southern Brave, unbeaten with five wins from five matches.

How many teams make Finals Day at The Hundred?

The top three teams in each competition's group stage advance to the knockout stages, which include two eliminator matches before the finals at Lord's.

When is The Hundred final in 2026?

Finals Day takes place at Lord's on 16 August 2026.

Why did some Hundred teams change their names this year?

Following new private investment, three franchises were rebranded after taking on stakes from groups linked to IPL teams: Oval Invincibles became MI London, Northern Superchargers became Sunrisers Leeds, and Manchester Originals became Manchester Super Giants.

Where can I bet on The Hundred?

You can check live odds and betting markets on The Hundred odds page and The Hundred Women's odds page at Sportsbet.io.

The Race to Lord's Is Heating Up

With Trent Rockets flying in both competitions and both defending champions fighting to save their title defences, the second half of the group stage still has plenty to decide. Check the latest odds on The Hundred odds page and The Hundred Women's odds page, follow the action live on the cricket in-play page, and see the current promotions available at Sportsbet.io.

Please gamble responsibly. If you'd like support setting limits or taking a break, visit the responsible gambling page.

4 Aug 2026

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