🏏 The Hundred 2026 · Opening Match

MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds Prediction

Live AI win probability for The Hundred 2026 opener at the Kia Oval — 21 July 2026, 6:30pm BST. Defending champions MI London host Sunrisers Leeds.

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MI London
🏆 Defending Champions
VS
SL
Sunrisers Leeds
Headingley, Leeds
Date
Tuesday 21 July 2026
Kick-off
6:30pm BST
Venue
Kia Oval, London
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Match Analysis

MI London

Defending Hundred champions with strong squad continuity. Playing at home at the Kia Oval gives them familiar conditions. MI London (formerly Oval Invincibles) have the batting depth and bowling variety to defend their title. The Mumbai Indians link brings additional resources and squad depth.

Sunrisers Leeds

Formerly Northern Superchargers, now aligned with the Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL franchise. A hungry side who will want to make a statement in the tournament opener. Leeds-based players know their squad well; the Sunrisers brand brings an aggressive, high-octane playing style.

Kia Oval — Venue

The Kia Oval is a high-scoring venue with a fast outfield and true batting pitch. Expect scores of 140-160 in the 100-ball format. The ground's short square boundaries can be targeted by big hitters. Batting first is advantageous here — teams set totals successfully more often than in a chase.

AI Prediction

CricIntelligence AI goes live at match time, updating win probability every ball. Before the match, home advantage, squad quality, and The Hundred track record suggest MI London are slight favourites — but the 100-ball format can change in a single spell. Get the live prediction at cricintelligence.com from 6:30pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who will win MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds?
MI London start as slight favourites given their home ground at the Kia Oval and as defending Hundred champions. However The Hundred 2026 opener is always unpredictable — teams want to make a statement early in the tournament. Get live AI win probability at cricintelligence.com from 6:30pm BST on 21 July.
What time is MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds?
MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds starts at 6:30pm BST on Tuesday 21 July 2026 at the Kia Oval, London. This is the men's match — the women's fixture (Sunrisers Leeds women vs MI London women) starts earlier at 2:45pm at the same venue.
How to watch MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds?
The Hundred 2026 is broadcast live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer (free), and Sky Sports. The BBC shows selected matches free-to-air. Check BBC Sport and Sky Sports schedules for coverage details of the opening match.
What is the Kia Oval average score in The Hundred?
The Kia Oval is one of the most batting-friendly venues in The Hundred. First innings scores in the 140-160 range are typical. The fast outfield and true pitch reward attacking stroke-play. Teams batting first here have a slight advantage — setting a total is generally preferable to chasing.
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