The Cricketer takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Birmingham Phoenix, London Spirit, Manchester Originals, Northern Superchargers, Oval Invincibles, Southern Brave, Trent Rockets and Welsh Fire
The Hundred returns on August 3, with the men's competition starting a week earlier than the women.
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