MIL vs SUL 1st Match Report | The Hundred 2026: MI London produced a clinical all-round performance to defeat Sunrisers Leeds by 7 wickets in an exciting The Hundred 2026 clash. After restricting Sunrisers Leeds to 143 all out in 99 balls, MI London comfortably chased the target with 16 balls to spare, thanks to a brilliant unbeaten partnership between captain Sam Curran and Nicholas Pooran.
Pooran’s explosive half-century earned him the Player of the Match award as MI London secured an impressive victory.
MI London’s Decision to Bowl Pays Off
After winning the toss, MI London captain Sam Curran elected to bowl first, and his bowlers justified the decision with a disciplined performance.
The pace attack kept the Sunrisers batters under constant pressure, while the spinners ensured there were no easy scoring opportunities. Regular wickets prevented Sunrisers Leeds from building any meaningful partnerships throughout their innings.
Mitchell Marsh and Tom Alsop Fight Back
Sunrisers Leeds got off to a positive start with Ryan Rickelton scoring 25 off 16 balls before being trapped lbw by Sam Curran.
Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh looked in excellent touch, smashing 41 runs from 27 deliveries, including three fours and three sixes. His aggressive batting kept the scoreboard moving, but once he was dismissed by Tom Curran, the innings quickly lost momentum.
Captain Zak Crawley managed 13 runs, while Harry Brook scored only 8 and Dan Lawrence added just 2 before falling cheaply.
Lower down the order, Tom Alsop played a valuable cameo of 31 from 18 balls, hitting three sixes to push the total past 140. However, wickets continued to tumble, and Sunrisers Leeds were eventually bowled out for 143 in 99 balls.
Richard Gleeson Leads the Bowling Attack
Fast bowler Richard Gleeson was the standout performer with the ball for MI London.
He finished with outstanding figures of 4 wickets for 25 runs, dismissing Mitchell Marsh, Dan Lawrence, Benny Howell and Nathan Ellis to derail the Sunrisers innings.
Captain Sam Curran also impressed, claiming 2 wickets, while Tom Curran and Trent Boult picked up one wicket each. Star spinner Rashid Khan removed Harry Brook to further tighten MI London’s grip on the match.
Early Setbacks for MI London
Chasing 144, MI London suffered an early collapse.
Will Jacks was dismissed for just 2, while Jason Roy departed without scoring. Soon after, James Vince was bowled by Nathan Ellis for 17, leaving MI London struggling at 21 for 3.
At that stage, Sunrisers Leeds looked firmly in control, but the game changed dramatically.
Sam Curran and Nicholas Pooran Turn the Match Around
Captain Sam Curran and wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran produced a sensational unbeaten partnership to rescue MI London.
Curran played a composed captain’s knock, finishing unbeaten on 60 from 39 balls, striking five fours and three sixes.
At the other end, Pooran completely dominated the bowling attack. The West Indian powerhouse smashed 58 not out from only 22 balls, hammering five boundaries and five sixes at a remarkable strike rate of 263.64.
The duo added an unbeaten match-winning stand that guided MI London to 144/3 in just 84 balls, sealing victory with plenty of deliveries remaining.
Sunrisers Leeds Bowlers Lose Control
Despite removing three top-order batters, Sunrisers Leeds failed to maintain pressure during the chase.
Brydon Carse was the most successful bowler with 2 wickets for 18 runs, while Nathan Ellis claimed one wicket.
However, Benny Howell, Abrar Ahmed and Dan Lawrence were unable to contain Curran and Pooran, who attacked relentlessly and took the game away from the visitors.
Nicholas Pooran Named Player of the Match
Nicholas Pooran’s fearless batting completely shifted the momentum in MI London’s favour.
His unbeaten 58 off 22 balls was one of the most destructive innings of the tournament so far, earning him the Player of the Match award. His partnership with Sam Curran ensured that MI London recovered from a difficult position to register a comfortable victory.
Match Summary
MI London showcased an outstanding all-round display to claim a convincing seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Leeds. Richard Gleeson starred with the ball by taking four crucial wickets, while Sam Curran delivered with both bat and ball.
After an early batting collapse, the unbeaten partnership between Sam Curran (60)* and Nicholas Pooran (58)* completely changed the course of the match, helping MI London chase down the target with ease.
The victory strengthens MI London’s position in The Hundred 2026, while Sunrisers Leeds will look to improve both their middle-order batting and death bowling in the matches ahead. Nicholas Pooran’s explosive innings and Richard Gleeson’s outstanding spell were the defining performances of the contest.
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Who won the MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds 1st Match in The Hundred 2026?
MI London defeated Sunrisers Leeds by 7 wickets in the opening match of The Hundred 2026.
Who was named Player of the Match in the MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds match?
Nicholas Pooran won the Player of the Match award for his unbeaten 58 runs off 22 balls.
Who was the highest wicket-taker in the MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds match?
Richard Gleeson was the leading wicket-taker with 4 wickets for 25 runs, helping MI London bowl out Sunrisers Leeds for 143.
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