hundred men 2026 Starting with a blockbuster competition MI London (MIL) Take Sunrisers Leeds (SRL) Today at Kennington Oval, London. Both franchises are entering the new era of the competition with new identities, with The Oval becoming Invincibles MI London and Northern Superchargers rebranded as Sunrisers Leeds. With many international stars on both sides, fans can expect a high-quality contest to start the tournament.
MI London have an explosive squad nicholas puran, will jacks, Rashid Khan, trent bolt and captain Sam Curran. Meanwhile, Sunrisers will rely on the experience of Leeds harry brook, Ryan Rickelton, nathan ellis And braydon carse Because they want to make a winning start. Both the teams are full of match winners, so the opening match is expected to be a tough contest.
MIL vs SRL, The Hundred Men’s 2026: Match Details
- date and time: July 21, 11:00 PM IST / 5:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local
- venue: Kennington Oval, London
MIL vs SRL head-to-head record
Matches played: 5 | MI London (formerly Oval Invincibles) won: 2 | Sunrisers Leeds (formerly Northern Superchargers) won: 3
kennington oval pitch report
Kennington Oval has traditionally offered one of the most spectacular batting surfaces in English white-ball cricket, providing an excellent balance between bat and ball. The pitch generally has good pace and consistent bounce, allowing stroke-makers to play their shots with confidence once settled. Batsmen who spend little time at the crease often score heavily, making partnerships extremely valuable in The Hundred format.
The fast bowlers are expected to enjoy some movement with the new ball, especially during the opening set, as the surface may offer swing and seam in the fresh conditions. However, that assistance usually wears off quickly, after which the wicket becomes too easy to bat on. Spinners can also come into play during the middle stages by varying their pace and using the big square boundaries effectively.
Given the batting-friendly nature of the venue and the depth in both batting line-ups, there could be another high-scoring contest. The captain who wins the toss may prefer to bowl first, exploiting any early movement before chasing in more settled conditions.
squads
MI London: Sam Curran (captain), Nicholas Pooran (wk), Jason Roy, James Vince, Sherfane Rutherford, Will Jacks, Tom Curran, Trent Boult, Rashid Khan, Ollie Stone, Nathan Sowter, Richard Gleeson, Callum Parkinson, Ollie Pope, Eddie Jack, Sebastian Morgan, Ollie Sykes
Sunrisers Leads: Jack Crawley (captain), Ryan Rickelton (wicketkeeper), Michelle MarshHarry Brook, Dan Lawrence, Liam Patterson-White, Benny Howell, Reece Topley, Brydon Carse, Abrar Ahmed, Matthew Potts, Matthew Revis, Nathan Ellis, Tom Laws, Charlie Allison, Tom Alsop, Ed Barnard.
Also read: The Men’s Hundred 2026: Complete squads of all 8 teams after the first auction
MIL vs SRL, The Hundred Men’s 2026, Today Match Prediction
Case 1:
- MIL won the toss and bowled first
- SRL’s powerplay score (25 balls): 40-45
- SRL’s total score (100 balls): 150-160
Case 2:
- SRL won the toss and bowled first
- MIL’s powerplay score (25 balls): 45-50
- MIL Total Score (100 balls): 160-170
Match Result: The team bowling first won the competition.
