MI London face Sunrisers Leeds in Match 1 of The Hundred 2026 at The Kia Oval (27,500 capacity) in London on Tuesday 21 July 2026, with first ball at 18:30 BST (UTC+1). The sixth season of English cricket’s most innovative format opens at one of cricket’s most historic grounds.

MI London, formerly the Oval Invincibles, carry Mumbai Indians’ IPL investment into English cricket for the first time in 2026. 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 hosted the first-ever Test match in England in 1880. For The Hundred, it transforms into a festival of fast-paced cricket, with a 27,500 crowd creating an atmosphere that bridges traditional fans and newcomers to the sport. The gasholders beyond the Vauxhall End boundary remain one of cricket’s most iconic backdrops.