A 12-year-old boy from Lancashire has won a competition after designing their dream cricket stadium.

It features as part of an epic cricket stadium 'The Space Bowl' on a gaming platform called Minecraft.

Ben, from Carnforth, is just one of 10 imaginative children who had their designs chosen to be part of the ‘blockbuster’ cricket stadium on the gaming platform.

This was after a nationwide callout for the ‘Every Block Counts’ competition, hosted by cricket tournament, The Hundred.

Lancashire Telegraph: Ben, from CarnforthBen, from Carnforth

Specialist Minecraft architects then judged the children’s drawing, paintings and sketches of their dream stadiums.

The aspiring young Minecrafters’ entries were imaginative, and the winning designs included a see-through wicket with changing rooms views, a rollercoaster, a rainbow arch, a sea creature moat flowing around the pitch’s boundary and a rooftop nature garden.

This is the first ever sports stadium built in the world-famous gaming platform through a kids competition.

 

 

Ben’s epic design featuring an eco-friendly rooftop, filled with trees, plants and animals was included in the final build for kids across the world to explore.

Ben said: “I wanted to come up with an idea that was eco-friendly and surrounded by trees and wildlife because I think other children will have fun exploring this in Minecraft.

“I’m so excited that The Hundred picked my idea because I put a lot of thought into my design, and I can’t wait for my friends to see it in Minecraft.” 

Lancashire Telegraph: Ben's cricket stadium designBen's cricket stadium design

The shortlisted winners impressed a judging panel, including Birmingham Phoenix women’s team superstar and gaming aficionado Issy Wong, Minecraft wiz and Founder of BlockWorks, James Delaney.

Commenting on the launch of the world, Issy Wong said: “It’s been fantastic to see the levels of creativity from this competition.

"We’ve seen submissions beyond our wildest expectations and the final build truly is a blockbuster cricket stadium.

"It’s been incredible to be part of this initiative; another first for The Hundred as it continues to push the limits in sport and entertainment.”

Released a month before The Hundred kicks off in real life on 3 August, the virtual stadium world is now open for everyone to explore and interact with

The Hundred is back and ready for its second year after smashing records in 2021.

With family-friendly blockbuster entertainment and fast-paced cricket action in equal measure, fans are set for another memorable summer.

Ticket holders can expect sensational live music performances, nail-biting games and even more to explore off the pitch.

Men’s and women’s games kick off on the 3 and 11 August respectively, with the final on 3 September 2022.

To download and explore the Minecraft stadium, and see how it was brought to life, visit  www.thehundred.com/every-block-counts.