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MI London host London Spirit at the Kennington Oval, with MI London sitting second in the table on 8 points while London Spirit remain winless through their first two matches. In this preview you will find the match details, form, pitch report and two MIL vs LS fantasy team options, one safe and one for grand leagues.
For Indian viewers, the match starts at 11.00 PM IST, a 5.30 PM start in London.
MIL vs LS Match Details
Match: MI London vs London Spirit, 12th Match, The Hundred Men 2026
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Time: 11.00 PM IST | 5.30 PM local, UK
Venue: Kennington Oval, London
Streaming in India: JioHotstar
TV in India: Star Sports Network
Form Check: MI London On A Roll, London Spirit Still Searching
MI London have won 2 of their 3 matches this season, most recently beating Southern Brave, and sit second in the table with 8 points. London Spirit have lost both their matches, first to Manchester Super Giants and then to Trent Rockets in a tight finish, and remain without a point.
MIL vs LS Points Table
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI London | 3 | 2 | 1 | +0.183 | 8 |
| London Spirit | 2 | 0 | 2 | -0.275 | 0 |
MIL vs LS Head To Head Record
MI London, largely under their previous identity as Oval Invincibles, have a dominant record in this fixture, winning 8 of the last 10 meetings between the two sides.
MIL vs LS Squads
MI London: Sam Curran (c), James Vince, Ollie Pope (wk), Jason Roy, Josh Philippe, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Will Jacks, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Ollie Sykes, Nathan Sowter, Callum Parkinson, Trent Boult, Richard Gleeson, Eddie Jack, Olly Stone, Sebastian Morgan
London Spirit: Liam Livingstone (c), Zak Crawley, James Coles, Jamie Overton, Adam Zampa, Dewald Brevis, Jonny Bairstow (wk), David Willey, Mason Crane, Adam Milne, Adam Hose, Tymal Mills, James Rew, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Matthew Fisher, Kiran Carlson, Henry Crocombe
Kennington Oval Pitch Report: A Fairly Even Venue
The Kennington Oval has hosted 25 matches in The Hundred, with sides batting first winning 52 percent of the time against 48 percent for teams bowling first. The average first innings score of 145 suggests a venue capable of producing both competitive low totals and, on occasion, much higher ones.
Kennington Oval venue stats:
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 25 |
| Won batting first | 52% |
| Won bowling first | 48% |
| Average 1st innings score | 145 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 133 |
| Highest total | 226/4 by MI London (as Oval Invincibles) vs Welsh Fire |
| Highest chased | 201/3 by Manchester (as Originals) vs Southern Brave |
| Lowest defended | 125/6 by Trent Rockets vs MI London (as Oval Invincibles) |
Pace has taken 59 percent of wickets at this ground across the last 10 matches against 41 percent for spin, a split that should suit both attacks given their seam-heavy overseas options.
London Weather Report For MIL vs LS
Sunny conditions are expected, with humidity around 51 percent and temperature close to 26.6°C. Rain chance is very low at around 2 percent, so a full match is likely.
MIL vs LS Probable Playing XIs
MI London (probable): James Vince, Jason Roy, Will Jacks, Sam Curran (c), Nicholas Pooran (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Trent Boult, Richard Gleeson, Olly Stone
London Spirit (probable): Zak Crawley, Dewald Brevis, James Rew, Liam Livingstone (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), James Coles, Jamie Overton, David Willey, Matthew Fisher, Adam Zampa, Adam Milne
Key Player Battles
Rashid Khan vs London Spirit’s top order: Rashid’s control has been a key part of MI London’s strong recent form, and how Zak Crawley and Dewald Brevis handle him early could shape the whole innings.
Liam Livingstone vs MI London’s bowling attack: Livingstone’s power is London Spirit’s best chance of finally getting off the mark, and a big score from him would ease the pressure on a side still searching for its first win.
Nicholas Pooran vs London Spirit’s death bowlers: Pooran’s finishing power against David Willey and Matthew Fisher at the death is one of the standout contests of the round.
MIL vs LS Fantasy Team (Small Leagues)
Wicketkeeper: Nicholas Pooran (C)
Batters: Liam Livingstone (VC), James Vince, Jason Roy
All Rounders: Sam Curran, Will Jacks
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, David Willey, Trent Boult, Adam Zampa, Matthew Fisher
Pooran is captain on the back of his reputation as one of the format’s most destructive finishers, and Livingstone takes the vice-captaincy as London Spirit’s most dangerous batter. Curran and Jacks cover the all-round bases, and Rashid and Willey lead the bowling picks.
MIL vs LS Fantasy Team (Grand Leagues)
For grand leagues, this second MIL vs LS fantasy team brings in Sherfane Rutherford and James Rew as lower-owned alternatives to the headline names.
Wicketkeeper: Jonny Bairstow — differential
Batters: Nicholas Pooran (C), Sherfane Rutherford (VC) — differential, James Rew — differential
All Rounders: Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Will Jacks
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Tymal Mills — differential, Trent Boult, Nathan Sowter — differential
Rutherford and Rew both offer upside without the ownership Vince or Roy are likely to draw. Tymal Mills and Nathan Sowter are the wildcard bowling picks, both capable of a breakout performance.
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MIL vs LS Match Prediction
MI London go into this match with the better recent form and a dominant head to head record in this fixture, having won 8 of the last 10 meetings against London Spirit’s previous identity. London Spirit have real quality in Livingstone and Willey, but two straight losses to open the season suggest they have not yet found their best combination. MI London are the clear favourites here, and London Spirit will need something close to a complete performance to finally get on the board.
FAQs
Q. Who will win the MIL vs LS match today?
A. MI London go in as clear favourites given their strong recent form and a dominant head to head record in this fixture, while London Spirit remain winless through their first two matches.
Q. What is the MIL vs LS Dream11 prediction for today’s match?
A. Nicholas Pooran and Liam Livingstone are the standout captaincy picks given their power-hitting form, with Sam Curran and Rashid Khan as strong all-round options.
Q. What is the pitch report for the Kennington Oval, London?
A. The Oval has been a fairly balanced venue this season, with teams batting first winning 52 percent of matches, and the average first innings score sits at 145.
Q. Who are the probable playing XI for MIL vs LS today?
A. MI London are likely to field James Vince, Jason Roy, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Nicholas Pooran, Sherfane Rutherford, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Trent Boult, Richard Gleeson and Olly Stone, while London Spirit are expected to go with Zak Crawley, Dewald Brevis, James Rew, Liam Livingstone, Jonny Bairstow, James Coles, Jamie Overton, David Willey, Matthew Fisher, Adam Zampa and Adam Milne.
Q. Has London Spirit won a match this season?
A. No. They have lost both of their matches so far this season.