MI London (MIL) will lock horns with London Spirit (LNS) in Match 12 of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 at the Kennington Oval in London on July 29. Both sides have endured a disappointing start to their campaigns and will be desperate to get their season back on track with a much-needed victory.
MI London are currently at the bottom of the points table after suffering defeats in each of their opening three matches. Despite boasting a star-studded squad featuring the likes of Nicholas Pooran, Will Jacks, Rashid Khan and Sam Curran, they are still searching for their first win of the season.
London Spirit have also struggled for consistency, managing just one victory from their first three outings. Led by Liam Livingstone, Spirit will be aiming to build momentum and climb the standings with another positive result.
MIL vs LNS, The Hundred Men’s 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: July 29, 11:00 PM IST / 5:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local
- Venue: Kennington Oval, London
MIL vs LNS Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 10 | MI London Won: 8 | London Spirit Won: 1 | No Result: 1
Kennington Oval Pitch Report
The Kennington Oval has traditionally produced one of the better batting surfaces in England. Batters generally enjoy the pace and bounce on offer, allowing them to play their shots freely once they get settled at the crease. Fast bowlers could receive some swing with the new ball, particularly if overhead conditions remain cloudy. However, the pitch usually becomes better for batting as the game progresses, making chasing a preferred option. A first-innings total of around 175-185 should be competitive in this contest.
Squads
MI London: Sam Curran (c), Nicholas Pooran (wk), Will Jacks, James Vince, Jason Roy, Sherfane Rutherford, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Trent Boult, Richard Gleeson, Nathan Sowter, Ollie Pope, Josh Philippe, Callum Parkinson, Eddie Jack, Olly Stone, Sebastian Morgan, Ollie Sykes
London Spirit: Liam Livingstone (c), James Rew (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Jonny Bairstow, Dewald Brevis, James Coles, Jamie Overton, David Willey, Andrew Tye, Adam Milne, Adam Zampa, Mason Crane, Kiran Carlson, Tymal Mills, Matthew Fisher, Henry Crocombe
MIL vs LNS, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- MIL wins the toss and bowls first
- LNS’ powerplay score: 45-50
- LNS’ total score: 160-170
Case 2:
- LNS wins the toss and bowls first
- MIL’s powerplay score: 50-55
- MIL’s total score: 170-180
Match Result: Team bowling first to win the contest.
