The Hundred Blaze

Future Stars Shine at the 8th Edition of the Hundred Blaze

The 8th edition of the Hundred Blaze, organised by Capital Kids Cricket (CKC), came to a thrilling close at Seven Kings Park, Ilford, London on 16 April, delivering two days of exciting, high-quality cricket—and spotlighting some of the most promising young talent in the game.

This year’s competition saw six teams in action: England, England Lions, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and British Tamil Cricket League (BTCL – representing Sri Lanka). The tournament was coordinated by an inspiring coalition of community cricket leaders and organisations including Middlesex Cricket in the Community (Tower Hamlets), BTCL, Leyton CC, and Cricfit Sports (CFS).

After a fiercely competitive group stage, Pakistan and BTCL met in the final. In a match full of energy and skill, Pakistan emerged victorious, chasing down BTCL’s 101/9 with a confident 103/4, winning the tournament by 6 wickets.

The Hundred Blaze, open to players under the age of 21, is not just a tournament—it’s a celebration of cricket, culture, and community. It gives young people the chance to compete under the banner of their ethnic heritage, creating both pride and opportunity. Many use this tournament as preparation for the summer season, which begins in just a few weeks

Individual Honours

Best Batter: Yash Solanki (India) | Best Bowler: Arman Qaiser (Pakistan)

Community and Professional Support

The tournament is proudly supported by Essex Cricket, Middlesex Cricket in the Community, and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), who are helping to build bridges between grassroots players and professional opportunities.

The Head Scout of Essex Cricket attended the finals and praised the standard of play, suggesting the tournament could become a key space for talent scouting.
MCC’s Head of Programmes spoke about future collaboration and announced that T20 Blast tickets at Lord’s will be allocated to all teams.
Essex Cricket also offered a lap of honour at Chelmsford for both finalists during their upcoming Championship match, where trophies will be re-presented to the winners.

These gestures of support show just how valuable the Hundred Blaze has become in developing the next generation of cricket stars.

Individual Honours

Best Batter: Yash Solanki (India)

Best Bowler: Arman Qaiser (Pakistan)

Community and Professional Support

The Head Scout of Essex Cricket attended the finals and praised the standard of play, suggesting the tournament could become a key space for talent scouting.
MCC’s Head of Programmes spoke about future collaboration and announced that T20 Blast tickets at Lord’s will be allocated to all teams.
Essex Cricket also offered a lap of honour at Chelmsford for both finalists during their upcoming Championship match, where trophies will be re-presented to the winners.

These gestures of support show just how valuable the Hundred Blaze has become in developing the next generation of cricket stars.

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