London Spirit will face MI London in Match 23 of The Hundred Men's Competition 2026 at Lord's Cricket Ground in London on Thursday, August 6. While London Spirit are looking to keep their campaign alive, MI London have the chance to strengthen their position in the top four with another win.
London Spirit have struggled for consistency this season. They have won just one of their five matches and are seventh in the standings with four points and a net run rate of -0.410. The hosts need to secure a victory to stay in the race for the knockout stage.
MI London, meanwhile, have enjoyed a much stronger campaign. They have won three of their five matches and are fourth on the points table with a net run rate of +0.399. The team needs to secure a win to improve their chances of finishing in the top four
LDN vs MIL Match Preview & Recent Form
London Spirit have struggled for consistency this season, while MI London will arrive with confidence after an impressive win in their previous outing.
London Spirit are seventh in the standings with one win from five matches. They conceded a massive total of 241 runs to Sunrisers Leeds in their previous match. The team managed to score 204 as David Willey scored 83 off 46 balls, while Dewald Brevis (38) and Liam Livingstone (34) chipped in valuable runs.
London Spirit's bowlers struggled to contain the opposition. Only David Wiese and Adam Milne managed to pick up a wicket each. The bowling unit will need to deliver a much better performance in the upcoming match.
MI London, meanwhile, are third on the points table with three wins from five matches. They secured a convincing 45-run victory over Manchester Super Giants in their previous outing.
Will Jacks scored a quickfire 62 off 31 balls, while Nicholas Pooran smashed 54 from just 28 deliveries. James Vince and Sam Curran added useful runs to help MI London post 183. Rashid Khan produced a match-winning spell of 5/17, and Tom Curran took two wickets as MSG were bowled out for 138.
LDN vs MIL Pitch Report Today: How Lord's Cricket Ground Will Play
Lord's has produced a balanced surface in this season of The Hundred. Fast bowlers are likely to get early swing and seam movement with the new ball, especially in the opening overs. Batters can score freely after settling at the crease.
The average first-innings score at the venue this season is 122. Teams batting first have generally enjoyed more success, as chasing has not been straightforward. The captain winning the toss is likely to bat first and look to put scoreboard pressure on the opposition.
LDN vs MIL Weather Forecast & Rain Threat at Lord's Cricket Ground
The weather looks ideal for cricket at Lord's on Thursday. Sunny conditions are expected, with temperatures ranging from 11°C to 24°C during the day. Wind speeds are forecast to remain light, which should help create comfortable playing conditions.
There is very little chance of rain during the match, with only a slight possibility of showers later in the night after play. A full contest is expected without any weather interruptions.
LDN vs MIL Team News & Injury Updates
MI London have been dealt a major blow ahead of this match, with Rashid Khan leaving the tournament to join Afghanistan's tour of Ireland. The leg-spinner starred in MI London's last game with a five-wicket haul.
With Rashid unavailable, MI London are expected to rely on Nathan Sowter and Callum Parkinson to lead the spin attack. They might retain the rest of the players in the playing XI.
London Spirit will again depend on captain Liam Livingstone, who has scored 157 runs in five matches this season. David Willey is one of their key all-rounders after his outstanding knock in the previous game.
Jonny Bairstow and Dewald Brevis will be expected to provide support with the bat. They have a bowling attack featuring Adam Milne, David Willey, and Adam Zampa.
MI London have several players in excellent form. Will Jacks has scored 195 runs in five matches and continues to lead the batting unit. Nicholas Pooran has also been among the runs, while Sam Curran provides balance with both bat and ball.
Richard Gleeson is at the top of the tournament's wicket-taking chart with nine wickets, and Rashid Khan took a brilliant five-wicket haul against Manchester Super Giants.
LDN vs MIL Predicted Playing XIs
London Spirit Predicted XI
Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Jonny Bairstow (wk), James Rew, Liam Livingstone (c), Dewald Brevis, James Coles, Jamie Overton, David Willey, Andrew Tye, Adam Milne, Adam Zampa
MI London Predicted XI
Will Jacks, James Vince, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Sam Curran (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Ollie Pope, Trent Boult, Nathan Sowter, Richard Gleeson
LDN vs MIL: Key Player Battles to Watch
Lhuan-dre Pretorius vs Trent Boult
Lhuan-dre Pretorius smashed 64 off just 28 balls in their last match against MI London to guide London Spirit to victory. MI London will expect Trent Boult to take the new ball and look for early swing.
Will Jacks vs David Willey
Will Jacks has been one of MI London's most consistent batters this season and will look to give his side another strong start. David Willey will lead London's new-ball attack and aim to use his left-arm swing to trouble Jacks in the opening overs.
Nicholas Pooran vs Adam Zampa
Nicholas Pooran has played several quick innings in the middle order and remains one of MI London's biggest match-winners. London Spirit will turn to Adam Zampa to slow him down in the middle overs.
Players to Watch
London Spirit
Liam Livingstone, David Willey, Dewald Brevis
MI London
Will Jacks, Rashid Khan, Richard Gleeson
Are MI London the favourites to win?
MI London have won three of their five matches, while London Spirit have managed just one victory.
MI London have a reliable batting unit, including Will Jacks, Nicholas Pooran and Sam Curran.
Richard Gleeson has taken nine wickets this season, while Rashid Khan is coming off a match-winning five-wicket haul.
MI London have won four of their last five meetings against London Spirit, giving them a strong recent head-to-head record.
London Spirit have relied heavily on individual performances and have struggled to produce complete team displays.
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