MI London face Trent Rockets in Match 25 of The Hundred 2026 at The Kia Oval in London on 2026-08-08. 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 face the 2022 men’s champions. Trent Rockets’ explosive batting lineup thrives on Trent Bridge’s flat surfaces, and MI London must find ways to contain them. This is a contest between two of The Hundred’s most attack-minded teams.

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.

Trent Rockets won the men’s title in 2022, built on the back of explosive batting on one of England’s best surfaces. Alex Hales remains one of the most destructive T20 batters in the world, and the flat Trent Bridge pitch suits the Rockets’ aggressive approach. Luke Wood’s left-arm pace adds variety to their bowling attack.

For fans in the UK, the 14:30 BST start is perfectly timed for an evening of cricket. Viewers on the US East Coast catch the action at 09:30 EDT, an afternoon slot. In Mumbai, the match begins at 19:00 IST, a late-night watch for subcontinental fans. Australian viewers in Sydney tune in at 23:30 AEST. 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.