MI London will take on Sunrisers Leeds in the 1st match of The Hundred Men's 2026 at the Kennington Oval, London. Both teams have assembled strong squads featuring several international stars and quality English players, making this one of the most anticipated matches of the opening week.
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ML vs SUL Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - The Hundred Men's 2026, 1st Match

MI London have a strong batting line-up and elite spinners, while Sunrisers Leeds have a good mix of pace-bowling all-rounders and aggressive batters. This makes the Dream11 Prediction for this game highly exciting for fantasy players.
MI London enter the tournament with a balanced squad packed with experienced match-winners like Sam Curran, Will Jacks, and Nicholas Pooran. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Leeds will rely on the batting strength of Harry Brook, Mitchell Marsh, and Zak Crawley, all of whom are amongst the most dangerous batsmen in the world. They will be accompanied by a strong bowling attack led by Reece Topley and Abrar Ahmed.
As per our ML vs SUL Dream11 prediction today match, MI London holds a slight edge due to their stronger all-round department and home conditions. However, Sunrisers Leeds possess enough firepower with experienced match-winners who can change the game at any stage, making this an exciting contest.
MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds Match Details
| Series | The Hundred Men's 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds, 1st Match |
| Toss | To Be Updated |
| Venue | Kennington Oval |
| City | London |
| Match Start Time | 11:00 PM IST, 21st July 2026 |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
| Scorecard | ML vs SUL Scorecard |
ML vs SUL Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player's Recent Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Will Jacks | MI London | 185 Runs & 3 Wickets in the last 5 matches |
| Sam Curran | MI London | 85 Runs & 7 Wickets in the last 5 matches |
| Harry Brook | Sunrisers Leeds | 142 Runs in the last 4 matches |
| Mitchell Marsh | Sunrisers Leeds | 110 Runs & 4 Wickets in the last 3 matches |
ML vs SUL Toss Prediction
The toss in the MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds match is likely to be won by one of the best all-rounders in the world, Sam Curran, and they are expected to bowl first. As per the ML vs SUL Dream11 team prediction, chasing has generally been the preferred option at the Kennington Oval, and both teams have quality power-hitters capable of chasing competitive totals.
Record of Chasing Teams at Kennington Oval, London
One of the best cricket stadiums in the world, Kennington Oval in London has generally produced excellent batting wickets where chasing teams have enjoyed a slight advantage. The ball comes off the bat nicely, allowing batters to play their shots freely under the lights.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Good | Around 55% |
ML vs SUL Playing 11 (Probable)
| MI London Playing XI | Sunrisers Leeds Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Will Jacks | Zak Crawley |
| James Vince | Matthew Short |
| Nicholas Pooran (wk) | Harry Brook (C) |
| Sam Curran (C) | Mitchell Marsh |
| Tom Curran | Ollie Robinson (wk) |
| Ollie Sykes | Jordan Clark |
| Tom Lawes | Abrar Ahmed |
| Rashid Khan | Reece Topley |
| Gus Atkinson | Matthew Potts |
| Dan Worrall | Callum Parkinson |
| Spencer Johnson | Brydon Carse |
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ML vs SUL Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Will Jacks and Harry Brook |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket Takers | Sam Curran and Abrar Ahmed |
ML vs SUL Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
| Captain | Sam Curran and Mitchell Marsh |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Will Jacks and Harry Brook |
Top Picks for ML vs SUL Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Curran | MI London | All-rounder |
| Mitchell Marsh | Sunrisers Leeds | All-rounder |
Budget Picks for ML vs SUL Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Abrar Ahmed | Sunrisers Leeds | Bowler |
| Tom Lawes | MI London | Bowler |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keepers: N Pooran, O Pope, R Rickelton
- Batters: H Brook, J Vince
- All-rounders: M Marsh (vc), S Curran (C), B Howell
- Bowlers: T Boult, N Ellis, R Topley

Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keepers: N Pooran, R Rickelton
- Batters: H Brook (vc), J Vince, J Roy
- All-rounders: M Marsh, S Curran, W Jacks
- Bowlers: T Boult, Rashid Khan, A Ahmed

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the ML vs SUL match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
ML vs SUL Dream11 Prediction Today (1st Match) The Hundred Men's 2026 Players to Avoid
Ollie Sykes and Callum Parkinson can be avoided in your team as per our MIL vs SUL Dream11 team prediction. They may not provide as many fantasy points as the other available star options in this opening match.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Ollie Sykes | 7.0 Cr |
| Callum Parkinson | 8.0 Cr |
ML vs SUL Weather & Pitch Report at Kennington Oval, London
- The weather forecast for the opening Men's Hundred match between MI London and Sunrisers Leeds looks favourable for cricket. Temperatures are expected to hover around 25–26°C during the match, with partly cloudy skies and comfortable playing conditions.
- The pitch is expected to be batting-friendly in the early stages, allowing batters to play their shots with confidence. As the match progresses, slower bowlers and spinners are likely to extract some assistance from the surface. Fast bowlers who mix their pace effectively and execute yorkers in the death overs should enjoy the most success, making variations a key factor in the latter half of the innings.
| Temperature | Around 25–26°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Warm with slight cloud cover |
| Pitch Behaviour | Batting Friendly |
| Best Suited To | Pace Bowlers (early on) and Top-order Batters |
| Average 1st Innings Score | Around 145-155 Runs |
ML vs SUL H2H Records
While this is the first official clash under their new franchise names, MI London (formerly Oval Invincibles) holds a dominant 3-1 historical head-to-head advantage over Sunrisers Leeds (formerly Northern Superchargers) in their last four meetings. The London-based team has held the clear upper hand in these encounters
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| MI London | 3 |
| Sunrisers Leeds | 1 |
| No Result/Tied | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
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