MI London face London Spirit in Match 12 of The Hundred 2026 at The Kia Oval in London on 2026-07-29. 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.

The London derby is The Hundred’s marquee fixture. MI London at The Oval against London Spirit at Lord’s represents a rivalry between two of cricket’s most iconic venues. The city splits its allegiance, and bragging rights matter as much as points. Since The Hundred began, these matches have consistently drawn sell-out crowds and produced memorable cricket.

MI London, formerly known as Oval Invincibles, brings new branding and fresh investment to the 2026 season. The franchise connection adds international scouting networks and analytical resources that raise the standard of competition across the 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.

London Spirit are the reigning men’s champions, having won the 2023 edition at Lord’s. Zak Crawley brings elegant stroke-making at the top, Glenn Maxwell provides the X-factor that can turn any match in a single over, and Dan Lawrence adds versatility with bat and occasional spin.

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.