<p>What’s the best way to start the 2025 The Hundred tournament? By having a London derby kicking it off that includes the men's and women’s champions.</p> <p>The Oval Invincibles were crowned champions in the men’s discipline of the competition last year for the second time in as many years, winning half of all editions to have been played so far. They’ll take on the London Spirit in the opener, their capital city rivals (Wednesday, 03:00 AEST).</p> <p>As we have explained in our collection of <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/cricket/predictions/the-hundred-2025-tips">The Hundred betting tips</a> published earlier this month,&nbsp;the women’s side of the game, the roles are reversed, as the London Spirit were crowned last year’s champions. They’ll begin their title defence against neighbours Oval Invincibles in a double-header at Lord’s from Tuesday 23:45 AEST.</p> <h2>The Hundred 2025 1st Week: Betting Preview</h2> <p>Two matches will then follow daily, with the following schedule to be played over the coming week:</p> <p>Women’s: London Spirit vs Oval Invincibles (Tuesday, 23:45 AEST)</p> <p>Men’s: London Spirit vs Oval Invincibles (Wednesday, 03:00 AEST)</p> <p>Women’s: Manchester Originals vs Southern Brave (Thursday, 00:00 AEST)</p> <p>Men’s: Manchester Originals vs Southern Brave (Thursday, 03:30 AEST)</p> <p>Women’s: Northern Superchargers v Welsh Fire (Friday, 00:00 AEST)</p> <p>Men’s: Northern Superchargers v Welsh Fire (Friday, 03:30 AEST)</p> <p>Women’s: Birmingham Phoenix v Trent Rockets (Saturday, 00:00 AEST)</p> <p>Men’s: Birmingham Phoenix v Trent Rockets (Saturday, 03:30 AEST)</p> <p>Women’s: Oval Invincibles v Manchester Originals (Saturday, 20:00 AEST)</p> <p>Men’s: Oval Invincibles v Manchester Originals (Saturday, 23:30 AEST)</p> <p>Women’s: Welsh Fire v London Spirit (Saturday, 23:30 AEST)</p> <p>Men’s: Welsh Fire v London Spirit (Sunday, 03:00 AEST)</p> <p>Women’s: Southern Brave v Birmingham Phoenix (Sunday, 20:00 AEST)</p> <p>Men’s: Southern Brave v Birmingham Phoenix (Sunday, 23:30 AEST)</p> <p>Women’s: Trent Rockets v Northern Superchargers (Sunday, 23:30 AEST)</p> <p>Men’s: Trent Rockets v Northern Superchargers (Monday, 03:00 AEST)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Hundred action will come thick and fast, with the first week seeing each of the eight sides playing two games (per gender).</p> <h2>The Hundred 2025 Week 1 Betting Predictions</h2> <p>The latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/cricket/the-hundred">betting odds for The Hundred 2025</a> are already available, with the Oval Invincibles favourites to retain their title.</p> <p>They step up as <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/cricket/the-hundred/london-spirit-v-oval-invincibles-9458198">favourites in their match against the London Spirit</a>, despite both teams boasting power-hitters. However, the Spirit could be worth a shot. David Warner is accomplished at the short form, as is Kane Williamson. Ryan Higgins could be the X-factor in the first game, as he plays his home cricket at Lord’s.</p> <p>Elsewhere, the Manchester Originals are being backed to challenge for the title. They are the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/cricket/the-hundred/manchester-originals-v-southern-brave-9461504">underdogs against the Southern Brave</a>, but with Jos Buttler and Phil Salt capable of smashing sixes, as well as James Anderson leading the bowling attack in this short format, they could be worth a punt at a victorious start.</p>