MI London face London Spirit in Match 12 of The Hundred 2026 at The Kia Oval (27,500 capacity) in London, England on Wednesday 29 July 2026, with first ball at 18:30 BST (UTC+1). This London derby at one of the world’s most historic cricket grounds, which hosted the first Test match in England in 1880, carries extra bragging rights.

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 the Oval Invincibles, carry Mumbai Indians’ IPL investment and global scouting into 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 hosted the first-ever Test match in England in 1880. For The Hundred, its 27,500-capacity crowd creates an atmosphere that bridges traditional cricket fans and newcomers to the sport. The gasholders beyond the Vauxhall End boundary are one of cricket’s most iconic backdrops.