MI London host London Spirit in Match 12 of The Hundred Men’s 2026 at the Kennington Oval, with the defending champions looking to continue their winning momentum and London Spirit still searching for their first win of the season.
MI London opened with a comfortable seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Leeds before Rachin Ravindra’s 44-ball 98 saw them beaten by 15 runs at Welsh Fire. London Spirit have lost both their matches so far, edged out by 7 runs by Manchester Super Giants in a Lord’s classic before falling by 4 wickets to Trent Rockets at Trent Bridge.
This preview covers both squads, conditions at the Kia Oval, and our prediction for Match 12.
MI London vs London Spirit – Details
London Spirit are the only side in this fixture yet to register a win this The Hundred Men’s 2026 season, while MI London will be keen to build on the form that saw them open the tournament with victories.
| Match | 12th Match, MI London vs London Spirit |
| Tournament | The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 (6th edition) |
| Date | Wednesday, 29 July 2026 |
| Venue | Kia Oval, London |
| Start Time | 6:30 PM local / BST, 11:00 PM IST |
Winning Odds for MI L vs LS
| Platform | MI L Win Odds | LS Win Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.41 | 2.78 |
| 4rabet | 1.45 | 2.80 |
| BetVibe | 1.50 | 2.84 |
| Stake | 1.39 | 2.75 |
MI London & London Spirit Squads for The Hundred 2026
MI London will again look to Nicholas Pooran and James Vince after a mixed start, while London Spirit will hope Liam Livingstone can build on his brilliant unbeaten 69 from the Lord’s defeat to Manchester Super Giants.
MI London
Sam Curran (c), Trent Boult, Tom Curran, Richard Gleeson, Will Jacks, Rashid Khan, Callum Parkinson, Ollie Pope, Nicholas Pooran, Jason Roy, Sherfane Rutherford, Nathan Sowter, Olly Stone, Ollie Sykes, James Vince, Eddie Jack, Seb Morgan.
London Spirit
Liam Livingstone (c), Jonny Bairstow, Dewald Brevis, James Rew, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, David Willey, James Coles, Jamie Overton, Mason Crane, Tymal Mills, Adam Milne, Matthew Fisher, Adam Zampa, Henry Crocombe, Kiran Carlson, Andrew Tye, Adam Hose.
MI London vs London Spirit – Pitch & Weather Report
MI London posted 107 for 8 in the tournament opener at the Kia Oval, a modest total on a surface that has generally rewarded bowlers early before flattening out.
Pitch Report
| Pitch Behaviour | The Kia Oval has traditionally offered good pace and carry for the quicks with the new ball, before slowing and gripping for spin later in the innings. |
| Batting Conditions | A first-innings total in the 160-180 range has generally looked competitive at this venue in the men’s game. |
| Bowling Assistance | Seamers have found early movement with the new ball, with spin coming into play through the middle overs as the surface wears. |
| Toss & Dew Factor | As an evening fixture, some dew could factor into the second innings, and sides have generally looked to bowl first under lights at this venue. |
Weather Report
| Temperature | A high of around 33°C, dropping to roughly 18°C by the close of play — the hottest day of the week in London. |
| Weather | Clear skies are forecast, with no rain expected. |
| Precipitation | 0% chance of rain, so the match should be free of any weather interruption. |
| Humidity & Wind | Warm and largely still conditions for most of the match, cooling into the evening session. |
MI London vs London Spirit – Head-to-Head in The Hundred History
MI London (formerly Oval Invincibles) have dominated this London derby in The Hundred, winning seven of the eight previous meetings against London Spirit. London Spirit’s only victory in the rivalry came in 2022, while MI London have won each of the last six encounters.
| Matches | MI London Won | London Spirit Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Both teams head into this fixture looking to strengthen their position in the league standings. MI London will aim to continue their dominance in the rivalry, while London Spirit will be hoping to claim just their second victory over their London rivals.
Players to Watch for MI London vs London Spirit
- Nicholas Pooran (MIL) — Struck an unbeaten 58 off 22 balls to win the player of the match award in MI London’s opening win, and remains their most destructive striker of the ball.
- James Vince (MIL) — The Hampshire captain has been in fine form for MI London and offers stability at the top of the order.
- Liam Livingstone (LS) — His unbeaten 69 off 32 balls very nearly won the match against Manchester Super Giants, and London Spirit’s captain remains one of the most destructive hitters in the format.
- Jonny Bairstow (LS) — The experienced wicketkeeper-batter adds firepower to the London Spirit top order and will be keen to make a bigger impact after a quiet start.
- Sam Curran (MIL) — MI London’s captain offers control with the new ball and impact through the middle overs with the bat.
- Adam Zampa (LS) — The Australian leg-spinner gives London Spirit a genuine wicket-taking option and could be key on a pitch that offers turn as the innings wears on.
Winner Prediction
MI London have shown they can win comfortably when things click, and with Pooran and Vince both in form, they carry the greater firepower on paper against a London Spirit side still searching for its first win.
London Spirit have been competitive in both matches without getting over the line, and Livingstone’s brilliance gives them a puncher’s chance, but MI London’s greater depth and recent experience make them the narrow favourites at the Oval.
