The Hundred Cricketers Test a 100-Year-Old Bat | The Telegraph

Professional cricketers from The Hundred put a 100-year-old cricket bat to the test, comparing its feel, balance, weight, and performance with modern equipment. This entertaining challenge from The Telegraph offers a fascinating look at how cricket bats and playing styles have evolved over generations — from the craftsmanship of a century-old willow to the precision engineering behind the game today. Watch as players react to handling a genuine piece of cricket history, discovering what it truly feels like to grip equipment from another era. From curious first impressions to some genuinely unexpected results, the experiment bridges the traditions of historic cricket with the energy and pace of the modern game — and answers the question of whether a bat that has survived 100 years can still impress today's elite players. #TheHundred #CricketHistory #CricketChallenge #VintageCricket #CricketEquipment #Lykstage #LykstageVideo #LykstageCreator #LykstageCommunity