MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds Match Prediction | Playing XI, Dream11 Picks, Pitch & Weather Report (The Hundred 2026)
MI London and Sunrisers Leeds will play the first match of The Hundred 2026 at Kia Oval, London. Both teams have experienced players and young talents. The match is expected to have many runs because the pitch helps batters a lot.
- MI London Captain: Sam Curran
- SunRisers Leeds Captain: Zak Crawley
MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds | Head-to-Head Record | The Hundred
- Total Matches Played: 3
- MI London Wins: 1
- Sunrisers Leeds Wins: 2
Sunrisers Leeds have a slight advantage in the head-to-head record. They have defeated MI London in their last two meetings. But the difference between both teams is not very big. The Hundred is a short-format tournament where a few overs can completely change the result. Because of this, previous records are useful but cannot guarantee the winner.
Kia Oval London Pitch Report for MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds
Kia Oval in London is a good batting ground. The pitch usually helps batters score big runs. Batters can give many hits because of good bounce. The short boundaries make scoring easier. A good first innings score can be around 150 to 165 runs.
Fast bowlers may get help from the pitch with the new ball. Bowlers with good accuracy can perform well. Spinners can become important in the later overs. The team winning the toss may choose to bowl first. Chasing can be easier in the evening because of dew.
London Weather Report, July 21 2026
The weather in London is expected to be comfortable for cricket. The temperature is likely to be around 24°C. There is a low chance of rain, so no major interruptions are expected during the game. The wind is expected to have limited impact on the match. The full match is expected to go on without any major weather interruption.
Probable Playing XI – MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds (The Hundred 2026)
MI London Possible Playing XI
| Player | Role |
| Will Jacks | Opening Batter |
| Dawid Malan | Top Order Batter |
| Nicholas Pooran | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Sam Billings | Middle Order Batter |
| Sam Curran (c) | All-rounder |
| Jordan Cox | Batter |
| Rashid Khan | Spin Bowler |
| Tom Curran | Fast Bowling All-rounder |
| Tymal Mills | Fast Bowler |
| Adam Zampa | Spinner |
| Richard Gleeson | Fast Bowler |
Sunrisers Leeds Possible Playing XI
| Player | Role |
| Ben Duckett | Opening Batter |
| Zak Crawley (c) | Top Order Batter |
| Harry Brook | Top Order Batter |
| Matthew Short | All-rounder |
| Adam Hose | Middle Order Batter |
| David Wiese | All-rounder |
| Abrar Ahmed | Spinner |
| Adil Rashid | Spinner |
| Brydon Carse | Fast Bowler |
| Reece Topley | Fast Bowler |
| Olly Stone | Fast Bowler |
Key Players to Watch
- MI London: Nicholas Pooran (Scored 8,100+ runs in his T20 career at a strike rate of around 150. He has hit 450+ sixes), Sam Curran (Scored 3,000+ T20 runs and taken 200+ wickets) and Rashid Khan (Taken 600+ wickets in T20 cricket with an economy rate of around 6.5).
- Sunrisers Leeds: Harry Brook (Scored 3,500+ T20 runs at a strike rate of around 150 with an average of 34), Ben Duckett (Scored 4,500+ T20 runs at a strike rate of around 140, hit 500+ fours in his T20 career) and Adil Rashid (Taken 350+ wickets in T20 cricket with an economy rate of around 7.5).
MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds Team Comparison
| Category | MI London | Sunrisers Leeds | Stronger |
| Top Order & Openers | Will Jacks, Dawid Malan | Harry Brook, Ben Duckett | Sunrisers Leeds |
| Middle Order & Finishing | Nicholas Pooran, Sam Billings, Jordan Cox | Harry Brook, Adam Hose, David Wiese | MI London |
| All-Rounders | Sam Curran, Tom Curran | Matthew Short, David Wiese | MI London |
| Pace Attack | Tymal Mills, Richard Gleeson, Tom Curran | Reece Topley, Brydon Carse, Olly Stone | Equal |
| Spin Attack | Rashid Khan, Adam Zampa | Adil Rashid, Abrar Ahmed | MI London |
| Wicketkeeping | Nicholas Pooran, Sam Billings | Ben Duckett, Adam Hose | MI London |
| Overall Balance | Strong batting depth, experienced match-winners, elite spin | Aggressive batting unit, solid bowling variety | MI London |
Match Prediction
Sunrisers Leeds have a better record in previous matches. MI London have more experienced players. MI London players can handle pressure situations well. The Kia Oval pitch may help MI London's attacking batting style. MI London have a slight advantage to win the match.
- Predicted Winner: MI London
- Predicted Margin: MI London to win by 10 to 20 runs or 5 to 6 wickets
Dream11 Best Picks for MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds, The Hundred, Match 1
| Role | Player |
| Captain | Nicholas Pooran |
| Vice Captain | Sam Curran |
| Wicketkeeper | Nicholas Pooran |
| Batter | Harry Brook |
| Batter | Ben Duckett |
| Batter | Will Jacks |
| All-rounder | Sam Curran |
| All-rounder | Matthew Short |
| Bowler | Rashid Khan |
| Bowler | Adil Rashid |
| Bowler | Tymal Mills |
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FAQs
When is the Ist match of The Hundred 2026?
The First match will be played on July 21, 2026. It will be between MI London and Sunrisers Leeds.
Where is the MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds match being played?
The match between MI London and Sunrisers Leeds will be played at the Kia Oval in London.
Who will win between MI London and Sunrisers Leeds?
MI London are expected to win this match because they have better bowling options.
Who should I pick as captain for MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds Dream11 team?
Nicholas Pooran and Sam Curran are good captain choices because they can provide match-winning performances.
Which team has a better record between MI London and Sunrisers Leeds?
Sunrisers Leeds have a better record against MI London. They have won two out of the three matches.
Who should I pick as vice captain in MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds Dream11?
Sam Curran is a strong vice-captain option because he has the ability to earn fantasy points in different ways.
What is the pitch like at the Kia Oval?
The Kia Oval pitch is expected to be good for batting. Batters can play attacking shots because of the good bounce.
Who are the best Dream11 players for MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds?
Nicholas Pooran, Sam Curran, Rashid Khan, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, and Adil Rashid are some of the best Dream11 picks for this match.