The sixth season of The Hundred kicks off on Tuesday, July 21, with all matches broadcast live on Sky Sports. This year's tournament features exciting players and teams, each vying for glory in a unique format. Here’s a rundown of the teams and standout players to watch.

Birmingham Phoenix

• Head Coaches: Shane Bond (men), Ali Maiden (women)
• Captains: Jacob Bethell (men), Ellyse Perry (women)
• Key Players: Jacob Bethell, an emerging captain, and Tammy Beaumont, a seasoned campaigner returning to form.

London Spirit

• Head Coaches: Andy Flower (men), Jon Lewis (women)
• Captains: Liam Livingstone (men), Charlie Dean (women)
• Key Players: David Willey and James Coles, both pivotal to Spirit's success.

Manchester Super Giants

• Head Coaches: Justin Langer (men), Matthew Mott (women)
• Captains: Aiden Markram (men), Meg Lanning (women)
• Key Players: Jos Buttler and Aiden Markram, both capable of explosive performances.

MI London

• Head Coaches: Kieron Pollard (men), Lisa Keightley (women)
• Captains: Sam Curran (men), Hollie Armitage (women)
• Key Players: Sam Curran and Rashid Khan, crucial for both batting and bowling departments.

Southern Brave

• Head Coaches: Hemang Badani (men), Jonathan Batty (women)
• Captains: Chris Jordan (men), Sophie Molineux (women)
• Key Players: Jofra Archer and Lauren Bell, both expected to shine.

SunRisers Leeds

• Head Coaches: Daniel Vettori (men), Adrian Birrell (women)
• Captains: Zak Crawley (men), Dani Gibson (women)
• Key Players: Harry Brook, an explosive batsman, and Dani Gibson, leading the women's side.

Trent Rockets

• Head Coaches: Peter Moores (men), Chris Read (women)
• Captains: Sam Billings (men), Ash Gardner (women)
• Key Players: Ben Duckett and Tim David, both capable of game-changing innings.

Welsh Fire

• Head Coaches: Mike Hussey (men), Michael Klinger (women)
• Captains: Phil Salt (men), Sophie Devine (women)
• Key Players: Joe Root and Sophie Devine, both renowned for their exceptional skills.

The tournament promises thrilling matches with a double-header each day, featuring a women's fixture followed by a men's match at the same venue. Fans can catch all the action live through August 16.