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Gleeson's Fiery Spell Sparks MI London Victory
22 Jul
Summary
- Richard Gleeson took 4/25, restricting opponents to 143 runs.
- Nicholas Pooran scored the fastest 50 for MI London off 19 balls.
- MI London secured a seven-wicket victory with 16 balls to spare.
Richard Gleeson, a recent IPL signing, made an immediate impact in The Hundred 2026, claiming 4 wickets for 25 runs in the opening match for MI London. His disciplined bowling restricted Sunrisers Leeds to 143 at The Kia Oval. The defending champions faced early trouble in their chase after losing three wickets for 51 runs. However, Nicholas Pooran launched a powerful counterattack, hitting an unbeaten 58 off 22 balls, including the fastest half-century in MI London's history. Captain Sam Curran provided solid support with an unbeaten 60, forming an unbroken 93-run partnership. This stunning display guided MI London to a seven-wicket win with 16 balls to spare, commencing their title defence impressively.
