Soaring heat, falling crowds - The Hundred's peculiar summer
BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind the drop in attendances at The Hundred compared to 2025, in the tournament's first year under new private ownership.
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"I think 2026 has produced a 'better edition' than last year and 'one of the best' in The Hundred's history."
— Vikram Banerjee , Executive
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BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind the drop in attendances at The Hundred compared to 2025, in the tournament's first year under new private ownership.
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