MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds Match Preview: The Hundred Men's 2026 Opener

MI London and Sunrisers Leeds kick off The Hundred Men's 2026 with both teams aiming to begin their campaign on a winning note. MI London enters the tournament with a strong squad led by Sam Curran, alongside stars like Will Jacks, Jason Roy, Nicholas Pooran, Rashid Khan, and Trent Boult.

Sunrisers Leeds also bring a quality lineup, captained by Zak Crawley and featuring Harry Brook, Mitchell Marsh, Ryan Rickelton, Matthew Potts, and Reece Topley. With experienced players on both sides, fans can expect an exciting contest in the tournament opener.

Match	MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds
Date & Time (PKT)	21 July 2026, 10:30 PM
Venue	Kennington Oval, London
Tournament	The Hundred Men's 2026

Recent Form & Head-to-Head

MI London enters the opener with strong momentum after winning five of their last six matches, including the 2025 title. Sunrisers Leeds, however, hold a slight edge in this rivalry, having won three of the last five meetings, including a 16-run victory in their most recent clash.

Players to Watch

For MI London, Will Jacks scored 312 runs in his last 10 matches, while Sam Curran contributed 263 runs and 12 wickets, highlighting his value as an all-rounder. Rashid Khan remains one of the tournament's most dangerous bowlers after taking 12 wickets in six matches.

Sunrisers Leeds will rely on Zak Crawley, who scored 280 runs at an average of 40, and Harry Brook, whose aggressive batting makes him a key player in the middle order. With the ball, Matthew Potts has taken 11 wickets, making him one to watch.

Probable Squads

MI London

Sam Curran (c), Jason Roy, Will Jacks, James Vince, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Ollie Pope, Sherfane Rutherford, Rashid Khan, Tom Curran, Trent Boult, Olly Stone.

Sunrisers Leeds

Zak Crawley (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Harry Brook, Mitchell Marsh, Dan Lawrence, Benny Howell, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Tom Lawes, Reece Topley, Abrar Ahmed.

Match Outlook

Kennington Oval generally offers good batting conditions, although fast bowlers can find movement with the new ball. A competitive total and an entertaining contest are expected as both teams look to make a positive start to their 2026 campaign.

Watch Live on tapmad

Cricket fans in Pakistan can watch MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds and every match of The Hundred Men's Competition 2026 live on tapmad, with the tournament running from 21 July to 16 August.