Surrey County Cricket Club and Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, today announced their partnership in the Oval Invincibles franchise in The Hundred. This follows the completion of a deal which gives the organisations 51% and 49% stakes in the franchise, respectively, transferring ownership from England and Wales Cricket Board. As part of this new partnership, from 2026 both the men’s and the women’s teams will be known as MI London.
The Oval Invincibles are the most successful team in the history of The Hundred, winning five titles in five years – with the women’s team winning back-to-back titles in the first two years and the men securing three in a row from 2023-25. The men’s team has been the most dominant in global franchise cricket team over the last three years.
The Oval Invincibles’ success has been built on homegrown Surrey stars like Sam and Tom Curran, Will Jacks and Alice Capsey, alongside some of the biggest names in world cricket, including Marizanne Kapp, Rashid Khan and Adam Zampa.
Mumbai Indians brings a wealth of experience in building world-class cricket teams, with a strong commitment to nurturing players and engaging fans globally. With this addition, the MI Family now comprises seven teams across five countries and four continents, reflecting MI’s vision to grow the game globally, nurture emerging talent, and unite fans through the joy of cricket.
Over 17 years, the dedication of the MI family has resulted in 13 league titles across the globe, they are the most successful franchise in global T20 leagues including 5 IPL titles, 2 Women’s Premier League titles, 2 Major League Cricket titles, 2 Champions League T20 titles, and one each in the ILT20 (MI Emirates, 2024) and SA20 (MI Cape Town, 2025). Every team in the MI Family now has a winner’s trophy.
Surrey Chair Oli Slipper said “We’re pleased to have reached an agreement with the Reliance team over our partnership in the Hundred franchise team. Reliance bring a significant depth of cricket and business expertise and have had great success with their franchise teams in India and around the world – there’s no doubt that they are here to win. They are passionate cricket people and together we will continue the success of our two teams.
“We have worked very closely with Reliance over the name of the new team and believe that MI London will give us the best opportunity to build the fanbase at home and across the world. We also believe that the team brand will help to grow the commercial value of our franchise, in turn boosting investment into the long-term sustainable growth of Surrey and of cricket in our community.”
Mrs Nita M. Ambani, “We are delighted to welcome MI London into the #OneFamily and take the MI legacy to new frontiers. London holds a special place in the heart of cricket, and we are honoured to be part of its rich heritage. Together with Surrey, we look forward to nurturing young talent, engaging diverse communities, and uniting fans through their shared love of the game.”
Mr Akash Ambani, “We are happy to welcome MI London into the #OneFamily, marking a new chapter in our journey of uniting cricket fans, nurturing talent, and growing the game across continents. The Invincibles’ winning record and spirit of excellence perfectly embody the MI ethos of passion, resilience, and teamwork. Building on our shared passion for cricket, we look forward to collaborating with our partners at Surrey CCC and building on the legacy of The Hundred’s most successful team.”
About Surrey CCC and the Kia Oval:
Surrey County Cricket Club are one of the most successful sides in English cricket, with more than 30 domestic trophies in the Club’s 180-year history. The Club is renowned for nurturing home-grown talent who go on to represent the Club and then England; in recent years Sam Curran, Will Jacks and Alice Capsey have all developed into global stars having started their cricketing journeys at Surrey.
The Kia Oval is one of the most iconic grounds in world cricket and is the birthplace of the Ashes Series, after the 1882 Test Match between England and Australia led to the start of the great rivalry between the two nations. Since then, the Kia Oval has hosted more than 100 men’s Test Matches and has hosted more women’s Test Matches than any other major international venue.
The Oval Invincibles are the most successful side in the history of the Hundred with five titles in five years, two for the women’s team and three-in-a-row for the men from 2023-25.
About Mumbai Indians:
Mumbai Indians (MI), owned by Reliance Industries Limited through its subsidiary Indiawin Sports, is a global cricketing powerhouse and one of the most successful cricket brands in T20 history.
Part of the #OneFamily, MI now includes seven teams across four continents and five countries, featuring both men’s and women’s sides — with the latest addition, MI London (men’s and women’s), competing in The Hundred (England).
With a total of 13 championship titles, Mumbai Indians are the most successful franchise in global T20 leagues — including five IPL titles, two Women’s Premier League titles (already the most successful team in WPL history), two Major League Cricket titles (MI New York), two Champions League T20 titles, and one each in the ILT20 (MI Emirates) and SA20 (MI Cape Town).
