The Hundred Auction Highlights
The hundred auction, held on March 12, 2026, at Piccadilly Lights in Central London, showcased the sale of 247 players, with significant transactions marking the event.
Joe Root emerged as one of the top earners, sold for £240,000 to the Manchester Super Giants. Following closely was Adil Rashid, who fetched £250,000 and was acquired by Southern Brave.
Jordan Cox also made headlines with a sale price of £300,000 to Welsh Fire, while James Vince was sold to MI London for £190,000.
Jonny Bairstow’s sale to London Spirit for £160,000 further highlighted the competitive nature of the auction. In contrast, Daryl Mitchell and Haris Rauf went unsold, raising questions about their market value.
Other notable sales included David Miller, who was sold for £110,000 to Southern Brave, and Aiden Markram, who was acquired by Manchester Super Giants for £200,000. Finn Allen also attracted attention, sold to Trent Rockets for £160,000.
Ryan Rickelton’s sale to Sunrisers Leeds for £150,000 rounded out a day filled with significant player movements.
The first-ever The Hundred player auction marks a pivotal moment in the cricketing calendar, setting the stage for the upcoming season.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the overall impact of these sales on team compositions and strategies moving forward.
As teams finalize their rosters, observers are keen to see how these high-profile acquisitions will influence the dynamics of the tournament.
