US EditionOval Invincibles Renamed MI London in Latest Hundred Franchise Deal
Reliance Industries acquired a 49% stake while Surrey retains 51%, rebranding the most successful Hundred franchise to MI London with five titles won, starting 2026.
- On 03-12-2025, Reliance Industries and Surrey County Cricket Club announced a partnership that renamed Oval Invincibles to MI London, with both men's and women's teams rebranded from 2026.
- After July's announcements, the completion of this deal transfers ownership from the England and Wales Cricket Board, with Reliance Industries taking 49% and Surrey County Cricket Club 51% stakes.
- Reportedly paying �60 million , Reliance added the Oval Invincibles, the most successful team with five titles in five years, to the MI Family.
- Both parties issued a joint statement announcing the rebrand and partnership, with Surrey Chair Oli Slipper saying the club is pleased to reach the agreement as MI London prepares to play at The Oval.
- Other IPL owners have invested in The Hundred, including Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi Capitals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad, while Todd Boehly's Cain & Ares also entered, showing growing private investment.
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Oval Invincibles renamed to MI London as The Hundred franchise sale process ends - Inside Sport India
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