MI London: The New Name for Oval Invincibles in The Hundred
Jeetbuzz168 live The Oval Invincibles is the most successful team in The Hundred, winning five titles in five years – the women’s team won back-to-back titles in the first two years, and the men secured three in a row from 2023-25.
Indian multinational conglomerate Reliance Industries and Surrey County Cricket Club on Wednesday announced their partnership in The Hundred and expectedly renamed the Oval Invincibles franchise to MI London.
While the announcement was a formality, it did take a while for both parties to announce it. The majority of the agreements were announced in July.
Ownership Structure and the Future of MI London
“This follows the completion of a deal, which gives the organisations 49% (Reliance) and 51% (Surrey) stakes in the franchise, respectively, transferring ownership from the England and Wales Cricket Board.
“As part of this new partnership, from 2026 both the men’s and the women’s teams will be known as MI London,” both parties said in a joint statement.
The Oval Invincibles is the most successful team in the history of The Hundred, winning five titles in five years – with the women’s team winning back-to-back titles in the first two years and the men securing three in a row from 2023-25.
MI London Joins Global Expansion of Mumbai Indians
IPL giant Mumbai Indians, also owned by Reliance, has now expanded its presence to leagues in the UK, UAE, South Africa, and the USA.
Mumbai Indians brings a wealth of experience in building world-class cricket teams, with a strong commitment to nurturing players and engaging fans globally.
“With this addition, the MI Family now comprises seven teams across five countries and four continents, reflecting MI’s vision to grow the game globally, nurture emerging talent, and unite fans through the joy of cricket,” the statement added.
