London Spirit’s already difficult season took another hit with a 37-run defeat to Sunrisers Leeds, while MI London arrive at Lord’s fresh off a dominant win built on Rashid Khan’s maiden Hundred five-wicket haul.
This preview covers both squads, conditions at Lord’s, and our prediction for Match 23 of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026.
London Spirit vs MI London Match 23 – Details
MI London sit second in the table on the back of a 45-run win over Manchester Super Giants, while London Spirit remain seventh with just one win from five matches.
| Match | 23rd Match, London Spirit vs MI London |
| Tournament | The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 (6th edition) |
| Date | Thursday, 6 August 2026 |
| Venue | Lord’s, London |
| Start Time | 5:30 PM local / BST, 11:00 PM IST |
Winning Odds for LS vs MI L Match 23
| Platform | LS Win Odds | MI L Win Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.89 | 1.48 |
| 4rabet | 2.92 | 1.50 |
| BetVibe | 2.81 | 1.42 |
| Stake | 2.95 | 1.55 |
London Spirit & MI London Squads for The Hundred 2026
London Spirit have shown flashes of brilliance this season but have struggled to string together consistent performances. Captain Liam Livingstone leads a talented squad featuring Jonny Bairstow, Dewald Brevis, Jamie Overton and Adam Zampa, while AJ Tye has joined the squad as an injury replacement.
Defending champions MI London have once again relied on the experience of Sam Curran, Rashid Khan, Will Jacks, Nicholas Pooran and Jason Roy. Their balanced squad has been one of the strongest in the competition, combining explosive batting with a potent pace-spin attack.
London Spirit
Liam Livingstone (c), Jonny Bairstow, Dewald Brevis, James Coles, Mason Crane, Matt Fisher, Tymal Mills, Adam Milne, Jamie Overton, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, James Rew, David Willey, Adam Zampa, Kiran Carlson, Henry Crocombe, AJ Tye (injury replacement).
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, Sebastian Morgan.
London Spirit vs MI London Match 23 – Pitch & Weather Report
Lord’s has been one of the more bowler-friendly venues on the Hundred circuit this The Men’s Hundred season, with tight, low-scoring cricket typical of matches here.
Pitch Report
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | A fast, bouncy surface that offers good swing for the seamers, particularly with the new ball. |
| Batting Conditions | The average first-innings score across the last 24 Hundred matches at this venue is just 151, with boundaries relatively hard to come by. |
| Bowling Assistance | Seam bowlers have dominated historically, taking well over 60% of wickets at this venue. |
| Toss Factor | Teams batting first at Lord’s have won 60% of matches since 2021, a clear advantage for the side winning the toss. |
Weather Report
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | A high of around 23°C (73°F), dropping to roughly 12°C (54°F) later in the evening. |
| Weather | Largely clear conditions are forecast for Thursday in London. |
| Precipitation | Only a 5% chance of rain — a very low risk of interruption. |
| Conditions | Cool and calm, with conditions well suited to swing bowling under lights. |
London Spirit vs MI London – Head-to-Head in The Hundred History
MI London (formerly Oval Invincibles) have dominated this London derby throughout The Hundred’s history. The two teams have faced each other seven times, with MI London winning six matches and London Spirit claiming just one victory. MI London also won the reverse fixture earlier in the 2026 season, extending their dominance in the rivalry.
| Matches | London Spirit Won | MI London Won | No Result |
| 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
MI London secured a comprehensive victory in the first meeting of the 2026 season to continue their impressive record against London Spirit. London Spirit’s only win in this fixture came during the 2022 edition, while MI London (as Oval Invincibles before the 2026 rebrand) have won the other six encounters between the sides.
Players to Watch for London Spirit vs MI London Match 23
- Liam Livingstone (LS) — The captain remains London Spirit’s leading run-scorer and biggest six-hitting threat this season.
- Jonny Bairstow (LS) — Capable of rapid starts at the top of the order, though yet to fully click in a struggling batting unit.
- Jamie Overton (LS) — Has offered control with the ball in a season of otherwise mixed returns for Spirit’s bowlers.
- Rashid Khan (MI) — Fresh off a maiden Hundred five-wicket haul, the leg-spinner is in career-best form heading into international duty.
- Will Jacks (MI) — His 50 off 28 balls set the tone in the win over Manchester Super Giants and he remains a genuine top-order threat.
- Nicholas Pooran (MI) — A proven finisher who has repeatedly closed out games for MI London this season.
Winner Prediction
MI London arrive at Lord’s with genuine momentum, Rashid Khan bowling as well as he has all season and a top order in Jacks and Pooran capable of overwhelming any attack.
London Spirit have shown they can compete in patches, but a difficult defeat to Sunrisers Leeds and a season-long struggle for consistency make them hard to trust against a side playing with this much confidence. MI London start as clear favourites to continue their push toward the top of the table.
