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MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds, 1st Match, The Hundred Mens Competition 2026

t20MI London won by 7 wkts
Kennington Oval, London
21 Jul 2026, 11:00 pm IST
mi london won the toss, chose to bowl
Winner: MI London
Sunrisers Leeds Inning Score: 143
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Mitchell Marshc Sam Curran b Tom Curran412733151.85
Ryan Rickeltonlbw b Sam Curran251613156.25
Harry Brookc Nathan Sowter b Rashid Khan8701114.29
Zak Crawleyc Rashid Khan b Richard Gleeson131110118.18
Dan Lawrencec Nathan Sowter b Richard Gleeson240050
Tom Alsoplbw b Trent Boult311803172.22
Benny Howellc Nicholas Pooran b Richard Gleeson01000
Brydon Carsec Jason Roy b Sam Curran450080
Matthew Pottsrun out (Nicholas Pooran/Trent Boult)9610150
Nathan Ellisc Nicholas Pooran b Richard Gleeson01000
Abrar Ahmednot out7301233.33
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Trent Boult17101
Tom Curran28100
Richard Gleeson25401
Sam Curran27200
Nathan Sowter11000
Rashid Khan34100
MI London Inning Score: 144 /3
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Will Jacksc Howell b Brydon Carse230066.67
James Vinceb Nathan Ellis17182094.44
Jason Royc Mitchell Marsh b Brydon Carse02000
Sam Currannot out603953153.85
Nicholas Poorannot out582255263.64
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Brydon Carse18202
Matthew Potts33000
Nathan Ellis22101
Benny Howell24000
Abrar Ahmed30000
Dan Lawrence13000

Match Summary

MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds - 1st Match, The Hundred Men's Competition 2026

Date: July 21, 2026
Venue: Kennington Oval, London

Match Summary

MI London triumphed over Sunrisers Leeds by 7 wickets in a thrilling encounter. Nicholas Pooran's explosive innings of 58* off just 22 balls, complemented by Sam Curran's steady 60* off 39 balls, led MI London to a comfortable victory. Richard Gleeson's impressive four-wicket haul was a standout performance in the bowling department.

Detailed Narrative

The match kicked off with MI London winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Sunrisers Leeds set a target of 143 runs, getting all out in their allotted 99 balls. The key contributors for Sunrisers Leeds were Mitchell Marsh, who scored a brisk 41 runs off 27 deliveries, and Tom Alsop, who added a quickfire 31 off 18 balls. Despite their efforts, the team struggled against the disciplined bowling attack of MI London.

Richard Gleeson was the pick of the bowlers for MI London, taking an impressive 4 wickets for just 25 runs. Sam Curran also chipped in with crucial wickets, claiming 2 for 27 runs.

In response, MI London chased down the target with ease, scoring 144/3 in just 84 balls. The chase was anchored by Sam Curran and Nicholas Pooran. Curran played a composed innings of 60* from 39 deliveries, while Pooran dazzled with his unbeaten knock of 58* off only 22 balls, including five towering sixes.

The partnership between Sam Curran and Nicholas Pooran was pivotal in securing the win for MI London. Their unbroken stand ensured that MI London reached the target comfortably without further loss of wickets.

Notable Performances

  • Nicholas Pooran: Scored an explosive unbeaten 58* (22 balls) with a strike rate of 263.64.
  • Sam Curran: Contributed a solid unbeaten 60* (39 balls) and took two key wickets.
  • Richard Gleeson: Delivered an outstanding bowling performance with figures of 4/25.
  • Mitchell Marsh: Top-scored for Sunrisers Leeds with a well-played 41 (27 balls).

The match was marked by some exceptional catches as well, with Nathan Sowter and Nicholas Pooran each taking two catches to support their team's efforts in the field.

In conclusion, it was a comprehensive performance by MI London that set the tone for their campaign in The Hundred Men's Competition.