Reliance, Surrey announce partnership in Oval Invincibles, MI London set for 2026 launch

Mumbai / London, Dec 4: Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, and Surrey County Cricket Club, Thursday announced their partnership in the Oval Invincibles franchise in The Hundred. This follows the completion of a deal, which gives the organisations 49% and 51% 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.

As per a statement, 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.

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.

Nita M. Ambani said, “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.”