Surrey CCC have today announced that Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) – owners of Mumbai Indians (MI) – through its subsidiary: RISE Worldwide, is the club’s preferred partner for The Hundred team when its ownership transfers from ECB to Surrey County Cricket Club at the end of 2025.
R1SE will have a 49 per cent share of the Hundred team, with Surrey retaining the majority 51 per cent. The Club hopes to benefit from Mumbai Indians’ vast experience and proven success, fresh off lifting yet another league title in South Africa over the weekend, to further strengthen and maintain the team’s position as the leading franchise in the competition.
The Oval Invincibles is the most successful team in the history of The Hundred, winning four titles in four years – with the women’s team winning back-to-back titles in the first two years and the men following suit in 2023 and 2024.
The Oval Invincibles’ success has been built on homegrown Surrey stars like Sam Curran, Will Jacks and Alice Capsey, alongside some of the biggest names in world cricket including Marizanne Kapp, Heinrich Klaasen 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. It currently has five T20 cricket teams across three continents in four countries, now taking the tally to seven teams across four continents and five countries.
Over 17 years, the dedication of the MI family has resulted in 11 league titles across the globe, including five IPL championships, two Champions League victories, and the inaugural WPL and Major League Cricket titles in 2023, ILT20 in 2024 and SA20 in 2025. Every team in the MI Family now has a winner’s trophy.
Oli Slipper, Chair of Surrey CCC, said: “We said at the outset that we wanted the best partner to ensure that Surrey continue to lead the way in English cricket and in Mumbai Indians that is what we have got.
“They share our passion for cricket, they own the biggest and most successful team in the IPL, the Mumbai Indians, and we believe this partnership will bring continued success to both Surrey CCC and our Hundred team.
“Beyond cricket, the huge success of RIL’s global business will help Surrey to thrive off the field too. I couldn’t be more excited to welcome Mrs. Nita Ambani, Akash and his team as our new partners.”
Mrs. Nita M. Ambani, Owner Mumbai Indians, commented, “Cricket is more than just a sport, it’s a passion that unites people across geographies and cultures. Welcoming Oval Invincibles into our Mumbai Indians family is a proud and special moment. With this partnership, we expand our MI fan base across India, New York, the UAE, South Africa, and now England – ushering in a new chapter of our global cricketing journey. At Mumbai Indians, we remain deeply committed to nurturing young talent, building champion teams, and bringing fans closer to the game.”
Mr. Akash Ambani, Owner of Mumbai Indians, added “We are glad to be part of Oval Invincibles—the most successful teams in The Hundred—and welcome them into the Mumbai Indians family. England, with its rich cricketing culture, has always been special to the game. To have the iconic Oval, which has witnessed some of cricket’s greatest moments, as our home venue is truly special. We look forward to collaborating with like-minded partners, Surrey CCC, who share our passion and ethos for the sport. By leveraging our global cricket expertise, we aim to further elevate the teams, engage with fans, and expand our footprint in the sport we love.”
In its first few years, The Hundred has brought thousands of new people into the Kia Oval, particularly women and children, who may not have attended a professional cricket match before.
Surrey have entered a period of exclusivity with RIL, during which time an agreement will be finalised subject to the satisfactory conclusion of due diligence and legal checks.
