Reliance Industries, Surrey announce partnership in Oval Invincibles franchise in The Hundred; all you need to know

The Hundred is a professional cricket league in the United Kingdom.

This follows the completion of a deal that gives the organisations 49% and 51% stakes in the franchise, respectively, transferring ownership from the 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, RIL said in its press release.

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 to 2025. The men’s team has been the most dominant of all global franchise cricket teams 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," the press release added.

What RIL management said

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."

Surrey Chair Oli Slipper said, “We’re pleased to have reached an agreement with the Reliance team over our partnership in the Hundred franchise team. Reliance brings a significant depth of cricket and business expertise and has 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.