Sam Curran produced an all-round performance to guide MI London to a convincing seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Leeds in the opening match of the men's Hundred on 18 July 2026 at The Oval. MI London, formerly known as Oval Invincibles before the private investment in the Hundred, have now won the past three men's tournaments.
How did MI London win the match?
MI London chased down 144 with 16 balls remaining, reaching 144-3 in 84 balls. Curran finished unbeaten on 60 from 39 balls, while Nicholas Pooran also remained not out after scoring 58 from 22 balls.
After Brydon Carse’s impressive spell of 2-18 had given Sunrisers Leeds hope, Curran and Pooran added 93 from just 40 balls for the fourth wicket to take the game away from the opposition. Pooran struck a 19-ball fifty, hitting five fours and five sixes in his 58 not out.
What did Curran do with the ball?
Curran also contributed with the ball, taking 2-27, while seamer Richard Gleeson impressed with 4-25 as Sunrisers Leeds were bowled out for 143 in 99 balls.
Mitchell Marsh top-scored with 41 from 27 balls for Sunrisers at the top of the order, but the innings lost momentum after his dismissal. Tom Alsop provided a late boost with 31 from 18 balls, while England white-ball captain Harry Brook fell for eight and Sunrisers skipper Zak Crawley made 13.
What were the key score details?
Sunrisers Leeds posted 143 all out in 99 balls after contributions from Marsh, Alsop and a lower-order recovery, but the innings was held back by Gleeson and Curran’s bowling. MI London then reached 144-3 in 84 balls thanks to Curran and Pooran’s unbeaten partnership.
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What else is happening in The Hundred?
There was also further discussion around the competition, including the question: What has changed in The Hundred for 2026? Another related feature asked: Who am I? Guess The Hundred star No 1.
What is happening on Wednesday?
Southern Brave take on Welsh Fire at Southampton on Wednesday, with the women's match starting at 14:45 BST and the men's at 18:30. Both games will be shown live on BBC Two and BBC .
Ball-by-ball commentary will also be available on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, and the website and app.
Key Facts
- MI London beat Sunrisers Leeds by seven wickets in the opening men's Hundred match.
- Sam Curran scored 60 not out and took 2-27.
- Nicholas Pooran made 58 not out from 22 balls, including five fours and five sixes.
- Sunrisers Leeds were bowled out for 143 in 99 balls.
- MI London have won the past three men's tournaments.
