Oval Invincibles Will Be Renamed MI London: Breaking News Shakes Up The Hundred
Oval Invincibles will be renamed MI London from the upcoming season after a major investment deal involving Reliance Industries, the owners of Mumbai Indians. The £60m transaction for a 49% stake has now been formally completed, triggering one of the biggest branding changes since The Hundred began.
Oval Invincibles Will Be Renamed MI London:
Reliance Industries purchased their share earlier this year from the ECB, making the franchise part of their global cricket network that already includes MI Cape Town, MI Emirates, and MI New York. The rebranding aligns London’s franchise with the wider MI family, known for producing title-winning teams across several leagues.
Surrey Cricket retains 51% ownership, while chair Oli Slipper confirmed that both parties worked closely on selecting the new name to help build international fan appeal and long-term commercial growth.
Oval Invincibles Will Be Renamed MI London: Why This Move Matters
This is the first time any of the MI-affiliated teams has undergone a renaming process. Invincibles’ track record makes the change even more dramatic—the women’s side lifted titles in 2021 and 2022, while the men’s team completed a historic run of trophies in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
With The Hundred set to move to a full auction system next season, the squad that dominated the competition may split, making the rebrand a timely reset for the franchise.
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Oval Invincibles Will Be Renamed MI London: Reactions from Key Stakeholders
Surrey chair Oli Slipper expressed confidence in the partnership, stating that Reliance’s global experience in cricket and business will significantly boost their franchise value. Reliance founder Nita Ambani welcomed MI London into the “OneFamily,” highlighting the ambition to extend MI’s legacy into new regions.
The ECB also confirmed Todd Boehly’s Cain & Ares completing the investment in Trent Rockets—finalising deals for all eight franchises in The Hundred.
Oval Invincibles Will Be Renamed MI London: Full List of Franchise Investors
- Birmingham Phoenix: Knighthead Capital (49%)
- London Spirit: Tech Titans (49%)
- Manchester Originals: RPSG Group (70%)
- Northern Superchargers: Sun TV Network (100%)
- Oval Invincibles / MI London: Reliance Industries (49%)
- Southern Brave: GMR Group (49%)
- Trent Rockets: Cain & Ares (49%)
- Welsh Fire: Washington Freedom (50%)
Oval Invincibles Will Be Renamed MI London:The Next Phase for the Team
The new MI London branding is expected to be revealed soon, likely including new kits, merchandise, and digital identity. With an auction approaching, the team faces a major rebuild—making this one of the most anticipated seasons in The Hundred’s history.