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As the ICC T20 World Cup Super 12 stage reaches half way, Rich, Oli and Tom discuss the form so far and the future. Have England had it easy or are they as good as they look? Are Pakistan now the tournament favourites? What can India do to qualify after their poor start?  This is The Hundred Club: a community for fans of short format cricket.

A review of the first weekend of ICC T20 World Cup 2021 action from Rich, Oli and Tom.  Superb bowling from Shaheen Shah Afridi set Pakistan up for a memorable run chase against a below-par India. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan won it in style by 10 wickets.  Sri Lanka tracked down a challenging chase of 172, with Asalanka starring for a previously underestimated batting order.  The West Indies' superstar batters fail spectacularly against England's spin attack of Moeen Ali and Rashid Khan, leaving the tournament favourites a simple chase for a big win.  Australia make hard work of their response to a poor total from South Africa but get there in the end. Did South Africa get it wrong tactically in the final overs?   This is The Hundred Club: a community for fans of short format cricket.

The T20 Cricket World Cup 2021 Super 12 groups are set!  The qualifying groups have played some scintillating cricket this week; Rich and Tom review what they have seen. Sri Lanka's bowling has impressed, Scotland have sprung a big surprise, Bangladesh have warmed up and Namibia have created history.  Meanwhile, the Netherlands and Ireland have disappointed a touch but perhaps all of these teams should have been given a chance against the Super 12 teams too?   The result is a beautifully set Super 12 stage, with Bangladesh and Sri Lanka joining an already fearsome Group 1 of Australia, England, South Africa and West Indies. Scotland and Namibia however might fancy some upsets in Group 2, with Afghanistan, India, New Zealand and Pakistan.

No sooner has the IPL concluded than the T20 World Cup and the Women's Big Bash League start... the great short format cricket continues to roll.  Rich and Tom digest CSK's win in IPL, and ask whether this is the end of an era for a team that has got used to success over the years? Why couldn't the KKR middle order contribute and how disappointed should DC be with their week? 

There is just one week of the regular IPL 2021 season left before the eliminators and finals.  With CSK and DC already qualified, and RCB looking good for third, who can grab that all important fourth place in the table?  Tom and Rich get right into the IPL action this week. It seems to be the domestic Indian players who are making the most of the tournament, but which potential T20 World Cup stars are hitting form at the right time?  There is also a chance to look forward to English domestic cricket in 2022: can the ECB improve the scheduling of matches?!

Tom and Rich are back to review the latest in Men and Women's white ball cricket. India's Women finally end Australia's 26-match winning run in the 3rd ODI in Mackay, while here in the UK the Southern Vipers defend the Rachel Heyhoe Flint Trophy with a 3 wicket win over the Northern Diamonds and the boys review the first week back of the IPL before checking in on England Women's series against New Zealand. They wrap up with their thoughts on England's cancellation of the white ball tour to Pakistan, originally scheduled for October.

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After a fantastic T20 Blast finals day, Rich and Tom discuss Kent's victory over Somerset.  First up thought, there is also the small matter of the return of the IPL. With just under half the competition left, who can win the interrupted, rescheduled and relocated tournament in the United Arab Emirates? And who can stake a late claim to a World Cup squad place?  Last Wednesday also saw the culmination of the Caribbean Premier League, with St Kitts and Nevis Patriots beating St Lucia Kings in a tight and exciting match.  There is also the last round of the Rachel Heyhoe Flint Trophy matches to enjoy and the first Women's ODI between England and NZ: who will win that five match series?

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The ICC Men's T20 World Cup start in just one month and the squads have been announced.  In this episode of The Hundred Club, Rich and Tom analyse the squads and make some predictions for the tournament.  Who can challenge England and West Indies in Group 1? Do the Australians have the form and youth to win a T20 World Cup before the current generation retire?  Can anyone challenge India in Group 2? Will Afghanistan be able to participate in the competition, or will Bangladesh win Group B to mix up an open looking league stage?  

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The Hundred 2021 may have finished but Tom and Rich return to review all things short-format cricket.   With the Caribbean Premier League underway, the Charlotte Edwards Trophy approaching its conclusion and the Vitality T20 Blast quarter finals there is plenty to discuss.  We also have a look at the England women's squad for the forthcoming games against New Zealand and take a look at some of the viewing figures for The Hundred. Did it do what it was supposed to do?

The Hundred 2021 has finished, with Oval Invincibles women and Southern Brave men claiming the inaugural titles.  Rich, Oli and Tom take a look back at the final matches and at the tournament as a whole.  Who impressed you, and where does the tournament go from here? Have your say in the comments.  And keep your eyes open for more content as we turn our attention to more short format cricket matches around the world...

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