The IPL offers higher salaries (max 2.5millionvs
2.5millionvs375k in The Hundred) and massive crowds. But The Hundred has a draft system that ensures more overseas slots (4 per team) and a shorter schedule (4 weeks) which suits multi-format players.
For an Indian youngster, IPL is the dream – it opens national team doors. But for an English or West Indian player, The Hundred provides a relaxed, high-skill environment. Examples: Sam Curran improved his death bowling in The Hundred. Tilak Varma used IPL to get India A captaincy.
Verdict: Both leagues are complementary. A rising star should aim for IPL for money and prestige; The Hundred for tactical evolution in a less intense atmosphere.