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BBC Sport Launches Daily Who Am I? Quiz to Spotlight The Hundred 2026 Players
BBC Sport has rolled out a new daily quiz designed to deepen fans’ engagement with the 2026 edition of The Hundred. Titled "Who am I?", the game is crafted by journalist Joe Rindl and challenges participants to name the cricketer who will appear in that day’s match.
The format is simple: after each wrong guess a fresh clue is revealed, and the faster a correct answer is found, the higher the score. A score of three points is considered solid, while four or five points earn the title of exceptional. The quiz will run throughout the entire season, from 21 July to 16 August, with a fresh challenge released each day.
BBC Sport urges readers to visit the Sports Quizzes page to sign up for notifications, ensuring that clues arrive directly to their devices as soon as they’re posted. The initiative is part of a broader push to keep audiences connected to the action beyond the televised matches.
The Hundred 2026 itself comprises 16 matches, including the double‑header that opens the season and the two finals held at Lord’s Cricket Ground on 16 August. All games are broadcast free‑to‑air on BBC Two and are also available for streaming on BBC iPlayer. For those who prefer audio, ball‑by‑ball commentary can be accessed on BBC Sounds and on the BBC Sport website and app.
Organised by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), The Hundred is a professional league that employs a unique 100‑ball format, with each side batting for exactly 100 deliveries. Matches are scheduled as back‑to‑back double‑headers at a single venue, meaning a single ticket grants access to both the men’s and women’s games. While the men’s salaries are reported to be four times higher than those of their female counterparts, the prize money awarded to each team is equal. Statistically, the competition is treated as a Twenty‑20 tournament.
In a recent development aimed at securing funding for the 2026 season, the ECB and the Hundred Board approved an emergency clause allowing gambling firms to sponsor teams. The clause was introduced after all eight teams were unable to secure non‑gambling sponsorships.
The opening day, held on 21 July, featured a double‑header at a venue that hosted the SunRisers Leeds women’s team first, followed by the MI London men’s team. MI London’s captain, Sam Curran, expressed enthusiasm for the competition’s return, saying, "We can’t wait to get going again."
The finals day at Lord’s will see the two finalists from the men’s and women’s competitions compete for the championship. The event will be televised on BBC Two and streamed on iPlayer, with commentary available on BBC Sounds.
Fans who want to stay immersed in the competition can play the daily quiz, watch the live broadcasts, and follow the commentary streams. The quiz offers a fun way to test knowledge of the 100‑ball format and the players who are participating each day.
As the season progresses, the quiz will continue to offer new clues and points, while the matches themselves will determine the standings and ultimately the champions of the 2026 Hundred. The combination of interactive content and comprehensive coverage aims to keep audiences connected to the action from the opening day through to the final at Lord’s.
The format is simple: after each wrong guess a fresh clue is revealed, and the faster a correct answer is found, the higher the score. A score of three points is considered solid, while four or five points earn the title of exceptional. The quiz will run throughout the entire season, from 21 July to 16 August, with a fresh challenge released each day.
BBC Sport urges readers to visit the Sports Quizzes page to sign up for notifications, ensuring that clues arrive directly to their devices as soon as they’re posted. The initiative is part of a broader push to keep audiences connected to the action beyond the televised matches.
The Hundred 2026 itself comprises 16 matches, including the double‑header that opens the season and the two finals held at Lord’s Cricket Ground on 16 August. All games are broadcast free‑to‑air on BBC Two and are also available for streaming on BBC iPlayer. For those who prefer audio, ball‑by‑ball commentary can be accessed on BBC Sounds and on the BBC Sport website and app.
Organised by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), The Hundred is a professional league that employs a unique 100‑ball format, with each side batting for exactly 100 deliveries. Matches are scheduled as back‑to‑back double‑headers at a single venue, meaning a single ticket grants access to both the men’s and women’s games. While the men’s salaries are reported to be four times higher than those of their female counterparts, the prize money awarded to each team is equal. Statistically, the competition is treated as a Twenty‑20 tournament.
In a recent development aimed at securing funding for the 2026 season, the ECB and the Hundred Board approved an emergency clause allowing gambling firms to sponsor teams. The clause was introduced after all eight teams were unable to secure non‑gambling sponsorships.
The opening day, held on 21 July, featured a double‑header at a venue that hosted the SunRisers Leeds women’s team first, followed by the MI London men’s team. MI London’s captain, Sam Curran, expressed enthusiasm for the competition’s return, saying, "We can’t wait to get going again."
The finals day at Lord’s will see the two finalists from the men’s and women’s competitions compete for the championship. The event will be televised on BBC Two and streamed on iPlayer, with commentary available on BBC Sounds.
Fans who want to stay immersed in the competition can play the daily quiz, watch the live broadcasts, and follow the commentary streams. The quiz offers a fun way to test knowledge of the 100‑ball format and the players who are participating each day.
As the season progresses, the quiz will continue to offer new clues and points, while the matches themselves will determine the standings and ultimately the champions of the 2026 Hundred. The combination of interactive content and comprehensive coverage aims to keep audiences connected to the action from the opening day through to the final at Lord’s.
