Cricket is a game that has continuously evolved over the centuries—and the latest transformation is making waves across Australia. What started as the Brisbane Premier League (BPL), a thriving local T20 competition, has now grown into a dynamic, national spectacle rebranded as the Century Champions League. With this bold new identity comes a revolutionary format that’s changing the way Australians experience the game: Century Cricket—a fast-paced, 100-ball format that’s capturing the hearts of fans young and old.
A New Era of Cricket Down Under
Inspired by the success of The Hundred in England, the Century Champions League brings the 100-ball format to Australian soil in spectacular style. Gone are the traditional 20 overs per side—instead, each team faces 100 balls. It’s cricket, but with a modern twist: simplified, punchy, and designed for today’s fast-paced world.
The format is straightforward yet innovative: 100 balls per innings, with bowlers delivering either five or ten-ball spells. Change ends every ten balls. Strategic timeouts, explosive batting, and rapid-fire field changes all combine to keep the energy levels sky-high and the spectators on the edge of their seats.
From Local Roots to a National Stage
The BPL began as a local T20 league that provided a platform for emerging cricketers across Queensland. It quickly grew in popularity, drawing crowds and unearthing talent. Now, under the new Century Champions League banner, it’s expanding its reach, welcoming teams and players from across Australia. With top-class juniors, semi-professionals, and elite coaches involved, the competition has become a melting pot of skill, strategy, and showmanship.
This national stage offers young players more than just a game—it’s a launchpad to greater opportunities, with scouts and selectors now closely watching each thrilling 100-ball battle.
Why Everyone’s Loving It
The appeal of Century Cricket lies in its intensity. In a world where attention spans are short and time is precious, 100-ball cricket delivers all the drama, power-hitting, and strategy of longer formats—condensed into just over an hour and a half of action per innings.
Families are turning out in droves. Kids are staying glued to the action. The music, lights, commentary, and fan zones turn every match into an event. It’s not just about cricket anymore—it’s about entertainment. And for the players, it’s a thrilling challenge: every ball counts, every mistake is magnified, and every big moment can turn the game.
Looking Ahead
As the Century Champions League cements itself as a national competition, it’s becoming more than just a tournament—it’s a movement. One that’s reinvigorating grassroots cricket, offering fresh pathways to young athletes, and redefining how the sport is played and consumed in Australia.
From its humble beginnings in Brisbane to its current national spotlight, the league’s transformation is proof that cricket is anything but stuck in the past. With the century format leading the charge, the future of Australian cricket looks bold, bright, and just 100 balls away.