The Hundred (cricket)

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/the-hundred--cricket-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the inaugural year?The competition was first played in 2021
2. What is the statistical classification?For official statistical purposes, The Hundred is designated as a Twenty20 competition
3. What is The Hundred?The Hundred is a fast cricket league with only 100 balls per team. It was created to make cricket quicker and more exciting for fans.
4. How many balls are in a game of The Hundred?Each team bowls exactly 100 balls in a match. The game is split into sets of five balls instead of the usual six.

Format Innovation: The introduction of a new set of rules or structure to a sport to alter its pace or appeal.
Demographic Appeal: The extent to which a product or service attracts and satisfies a particular group of people.
Gender Parity: The state of equal opportunity and treatment for all genders within a system or organization.
Franchise Model: A business structure where teams represent specific geographical locations and operate under a league's umbrella.