Pooran’s 19-ball fifty and Curran 60* steer MI London to seven-wicket win
Nicholas Pooran struck a 19-ball half-century and Sam Curran finished unbeaten on 60 as MI London defeated Sunrisers Leeds by seven wickets in their opening match of the 2026 men's Hundred.
The result came in MI London's opening fixture of the 2026 men's Hundred, where the London franchise recorded a convincing victory over Sunrisers Leeds. Pooran's rapid fifty and Curran's not-out 60 were the principal contributions in the chase. The two performances proved decisive as MI London reached their target with wickets and overs to spare.
Nicholas Pooran produced a 19-ball half-century that supplied the game-changing acceleration MI London needed. His quick scoring applied clear pressure on the Sunrisers Leeds attack and significantly reduced the required run rate during the middle phase of the innings.
Sam Curran complemented Pooran with an unbeaten 60, shepherding the chase to its conclusion. Curran's knock was composed and effective, ensuring there was no late wobble as MI London closed out the match.
The combined efforts of Pooran and Curran allowed MI London to secure a comprehensive seven-wicket victory. Sunrisers Leeds were unable to prevent the chase from being completed, with MI London reaching the target with wickets in hand.
This match served as MI London's first outing in the 2026 men's Hundred and produced a decisive result in their favour. Both individual displays underlined the impact of aggressive batting in a successful run chase.
MI London leaves the opening fixture with a win, while Sunrisers Leeds will regroup following the loss. The result gives MI London an immediate boost as the teams continue through the 2026 men's Hundred.
