The teams in The Hundred 2026 draft selected multiple Australian cricketers for major contracts who worked to build their rosters for the upcoming season. The franchises chose several top players from both the men’s and women’s teams with lucrative contracts.
Tim David received the biggest contract among the men’s players. The Trent Rockets selected him as the top draft choice with his £350,000 signing. Sunrisers Leeds signed all-rounder Mitch Marsh, also earned a big deal.
The women’s draft saw wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney land a major deal from Trent Rockets. The teams selected experienced players Annabel Sutherland, Ellyse Perry, and Meg Lanning through their different drafting processes.
| Team | Player | Contract |
| Birmingham Phoenix | Mitchell Owen | £130,000 |
| London Spirit | Adam Zampa | £190,000 |
| Southern Brave | Marcus Stoinis | £150,000 |
| Southern Brave | Nikhil Chaudhary | £31,000 |
| Sunrisers Leeds | Mitch Marsh | £200,000 |
| Trent Rockets | Tim David | £350,000 |
| Welsh Fire | Matt Short | £75,000 |
| Team | Player | Contract |
| Birmingham Phoenix | Ellyse Perry | £100,000 |
| Birmingham Phoenix | Alana King | £37,500 |
| Birmingham Phoenix | Lucy Hamilton | £35,000 |
| London Spirit | Grace Harris | £70,000 |
| Manchester Super Giants | Meg Lanning | £95,000 |
| Manchester Super Giants | Maitlan Brown | £40,000 |
| MI London | Nicola Carey | £95,000 |
| Southern Brave | Sophie Molineux | £47,500 |
| Sunrisers Leeds | Annabel Sutherland | £130,000 |
| Sunrisers Leeds | Phoebe Litchfield | £120,000 |
| Sunrisers Leeds | Jess Jonassen | £110,000 |
| Trent Rockets | Beth Mooney | £210,000 |
| Trent Rockets | Ash Gardner | £100,000 |
| Trent Rockets | Kim Garth | £42,000 |
| Welsh Fire | Georgia Wareham | £100,000 |
| Welsh Fire | Georgia Voll | £80,000 |
| Welsh Fire | Heather Graham | £27,500 |
The Hundred 2026 will return to its original format with eight teams competing in both the men’s and women’s tournaments. The tournament features a 100-ball format which takes place during the English summer. The league has become one of the most popular short-format leagues around the globe. The competition attracts large crowds through its international matches which also draw television viewers. The 2026 season will feature an exciting tournament with many star players who will compete for their teams.
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