Mumbai: Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited (RSBVL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, and Surrey County Cricket Club today announced a landmark partnership in the Oval Invincibles franchise in The Hundred. Following the completion of the deal, Surrey and RSBVL will hold 51% and 49% stakes respectively, taking ownership of the franchise from the England and Wales Cricket Board. Beginning 2026, both the men’s and women’s teams will compete under their new identity — MI London.
The Oval Invincibles have been the standout performers in The Hundred, securing five titles in five years. The women’s team clinched consecutive trophies in the first two seasons, while the men’s team dominated with three straight championship wins from 2023 to 2025, earning global recognition as one of the most formidable franchise cricket units.
The team’s success has been driven by Surrey’s homegrown talents, including Sam and Tom Curran, Will Jacks, and Alice Capsey, as well as international stars like Marizanne Kapp, Rashid Khan, and Adam Zampa.
Mumbai Indians, one of the most successful global cricket franchises, brings extensive experience in high-performance team building, talent development, and fan engagement. With the addition of MI London, the MI Family now spans seven teams across five countries and four continents, underscoring its mission to nurture talent and expand cricket’s global footprint.
Over the past 17 years, MI teams have collectively won 13 league titles worldwide, including five IPL trophies, two Women’s Premier League titles, two Major League Cricket championships, two Champions League T20 titles, and one title each in ILT20 (MI Emirates, 2024) and SA20 (MI Cape Town, 2025).
Speaking about the expansion, 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.”
Akash Ambani added, “We are happy to welcome MI London into the #OneFamily, marking a new chapter in our journey of uniting cricket fans, nurturing talent, and growing the game across continents. The Invincibles’ winning record and spirit of excellence perfectly embody the MI ethos of passion, resilience, and teamwork. Building on our shared passion for cricket, we look forward to collaborating with our partners at Surrey CCC and building on the legacy of The Hundred’s most successful team.”
Surrey Chair Oli Slipper expressed confidence in the partnership, saying, “We’re pleased to have reached an agreement with the Reliance team over our partnership in the Hundred franchise team. Reliance bring a significant depth of cricket and business expertise and have had great success with their franchise teams in India and around the world – there’s no doubt that they are here to win. They are passionate cricket people and together we will continue the success of our two teams.
“We have worked very closely with Reliance over the name of the new team and believe that MI London will give us the best opportunity to build the fanbase at home and across the world. We also believe that the team brand will help to grow the commercial value of our franchise, in turn boosting investment into the long-term sustainable growth of Surrey and of cricket in our community.”
