London Spirit face MI London in Match 23 of The Hundred 2026 at Lord’s in London on 2026-08-06. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Lord’s, the Home of Cricket, needs no introduction. The 30,000-capacity ground in St John’s Wood has hosted cricket since 1814 and brings a gravitas to The Hundred that no other venue can match. The famous slope, the Victorian pavilion, and the futuristic media centre create a setting where cricket’s oldest traditions meet its newest format.