Helen Trappelides makes live Sky Sports broadcast debut at The Hundred Final as MCC Young Female Broadcaster of the Year
Helen Trappelides, the 2025 MCC Young Female Broadcaster of the Year, enjoyed the ultimate prize on Sunday 31 August, joining the Sky Sports broadcast team live from the field at The Hundred Final at Lord’s.
The final saw Northern Superchargers defeat Southern Brave by seven wickets in the women’s final, while the Oval Invincibles made history in the men’s competition by beating Trent Rockets by 26 runs, securing a record third straight Hundred title.
First-ever live broadcast for Helen Trappelides
During the innings break of both matches, Helen conducted live on-field interviews with Kate Cross (Northern Superchargers) and Will Jacks (Oval Invincibles), marking her first-ever live broadcast on national television. She also presented short-form highlights for Sky Sports Cricket’s digital channels and hosted a live Instagram Stories takeover on the Lord’s Cricket Ground account, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at her experience.
Spotlight on the MCC Young Female Broadcaster of the Year program
The MCC Young Female Broadcaster of the Year competition, now in its second year, is a collaboration between Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), Sky Sports, and cricket charity Take Her Lead. It aims to provide meaningful opportunities for young women interested in sports media and broadcasting.
Helen was announced as the 2025 winner live on Sky Sports Cricket on 19 July, during the pre-match coverage of the Women’s England v India Metro Bank ODI at Lord’s, in an interview with Mel Jones.
From university cricket to national broadcast
A 20-year-old English Literature student at the University of Warwick, Helen developed her love for cricket through school and later joined the university’s women’s cricket club. She wrote for The Boar, Warwick’s student newspaper, and now aspires to become a leading sports presenter.
Her passion for cricket and media intersected perfectly through this competition. As part of her prize, she has:
- Visited Sky Sports HQ for behind-the-scenes training
- Attended The Hundred Eliminator for live production familiarization
- Been named a Content Creator Intern with Take Her Lead
Quotes from Helen and key stakeholders
Reflecting on her experience at Lord’s, Helen said:
“Getting the chance to broadcast live with the Sky team at Lord’s was a truly incredible experience. I’ve already had so many valuable opportunities as part of this competition with MCC, Sky Sports, and Take Her Lead, and I’m so excited to see where it takes me next, both in my new role with Take Her Lead and the broadcasting world beyond!”
Katie Maier, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at MCC, said:
“We are incredibly proud to have had such a successful year two of the MCC Young Female Broadcaster of the Year competition. Seeing budding broadcasters like Helen in action reaffirms why this competition is so important for increasing opportunities for young women in sports broadcasting.”
Isa Guha, Founder of Take Her Lead, added:
“Take Her Lead is all about giving opportunities to women and girls in cricket… Huge congratulations to Helen — we’re so excited to have her join us as a Content Creator Intern.”
Bryan Henderson, Director of Cricket & NFL at Sky Sports, shared:
“Helen is a worthy winner, and we are proud she could be part of our on-screen team for coverage of The Hundred Final.”
Women’s cricket continues to rise at Lord’s
This competition and Helen’s success are part of a broader movement. As women’s and girls’ cricket continues to grow, Lord’s is set to host the first-ever Women’s Test Match and the ICC Women’s World Cup Final in 2026, reinforcing the venue’s role in the sport’s evolving landscape.
