The Hundred 2026 begins with MI London hosting Sunrisers Leeds at The Kia Oval in London on 2026-07-21. The sixth season of English cricket’s most innovative format kicks off with a fixture that sets the tone for four weeks of fast-paced, high-octane cricket. The Hundred’s unique 100-balls-per-side format, with its strategic timeouts and five-ball overs, creates a rhythm unlike any other cricket competition in the world.

MI London and Sunrisers Leeds carry IPL franchise branding into The Hundred, making this a clash of global cricketing cultures. The Mumbai Indians’ legacy meets the Sunrisers Hyderabad identity, transplanted onto English soil. Both teams are building new traditions under new names, and these early-season encounters will help define their rebranded identities.

Both teams enter 2026 under new identities. MI London, formerly known as Oval Invincibles, and Sunrisers Leeds, formerly known as Northern Superchargers, carry IPL franchise branding into English cricket for the first time. The rebranding reflects The Hundred’s evolution into a globally connected franchise tournament.

MI London, formerly the Oval Invincibles, now carry the Mumbai Indians brand into English cricket. The franchise rebranding brings IPL-level investment and global scouting to The Hundred. Sam Curran provides all-round brilliance, Will Jacks is one of the most explosive batters in English cricket, and Jason Roy brings proven white-ball pedigree at the top of the order.

Sunrisers Leeds, formerly the Northern Superchargers, now carry the Sunrisers Hyderabad brand. Harry Brook is England’s most exciting batting talent, combining Yorkshire grit with breathtaking shot-making. Adil Rashid’s leg-spin has been a weapon in white-ball cricket for over a decade, and David Willey provides experienced left-arm seam and handy lower-order runs.

For fans in the UK, the 18:30 BST start is perfectly timed for an evening of cricket. Viewers on the US East Coast catch the action at 13:30 EDT, an afternoon slot. In Mumbai, the match begins at 23:00 IST, a late-night watch for subcontinental fans. Australian viewers in Sydney tune in at 03:30 AEST (next day). For the latest local time conversion, check London time and United Kingdom time.

The Kia Oval in Kennington is one of cricket’s most historic grounds, hosting the first-ever Test match in England in 1880. For The Hundred, it transforms into a festival of fast-paced cricket with a capacity crowd of 25,500 creating an atmosphere that bridges traditional cricket fans and newcomers to the sport. The gasholders beyond the boundary remain one of cricket’s most iconic backdrops.