The Hundred 2026 auction longlists have been announced, and it's a star-studded affair! The longlist features 247 men's and 178 women's players, with some of the biggest names in cricket set to be up for grabs. But here's where it gets interesting: the auction will be held in phases, with the top 50 players going up for grabs in Phase 1, and the rest in Phases 2 and 3. So, who are the marquee players that will be auctioned first? Let's take a closer look.
In the men's list, Jonny Bairstow, Haris Rauf, David Miller, Aiden Markram, and Jordan Cox are among the 10 marquee players who will be auctioned first. These players are sure to be in high demand, with their skills and experience making them valuable assets to any team. But it's not just these marquee players that are worth watching out for. The auction also features a host of international stars, including top players who featured in the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, now in its final stages.
Among the overseas players, 19 are listed from Australia, 18 from South Africa, 14 from Pakistan, 13 from New Zealand, seven from Afghanistan, four each from Sri Lanka and West Indies, three from Zimbabwe, two each from USA, Scotland and Bangladesh, and one from UAE. While no Indians registered for the men's auction, there are 12 Indians in the women's set.
The women's list is also packed with talent, with Dani Gibson, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Tammy Beaumont, and Davina Perrin among the marquee domestic players. And the international players are no slouches either, with Nadine de Klerk, Sophie Devine, Beth Mooney, Sophie Molineux, and Deepti Sharma all on the list. So, who will be the big winners at the auction? It's anyone's guess, but one thing's for sure: the Hundred 2026 auction is set to be a thrilling event, with some of the best players in the world up for grabs. And this is the part most people miss: the auction will be held in phases, with the top 50 players going up for grabs in Phase 1, and the rest in Phases 2 and 3. So, who will be the big winners at the auction? We'll have to wait and see, but one thing's for sure: it's going to be a thrilling event!
