Reliance Industries, the owners of Indian cricket franchise Mumbai Indians, have announced acquiring a 49% stake in The Hundred franchise Oval Invincibles.
With this acquisition, the Mumbai Indians’ owners now have teams in the Indian Premier League, the Women’s Premier League, Major League Cricket, the International League T20, and SA20, with each team having won one title at least in their respective league.
The Invincibles field both a men’s and women’s team in The Hundred, boasting the likes of Chamari Athapaththu, Marizanne Kapp, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Adam Zampa, and Sam Billings among others. The men’s Invincibles team won The Hundred in 2023 and 2024, while the women’s team lifted the title twice in 2021 and 2022.
Speaking about the Oval Invincibles acquisition, Nita Ambani commented:
“Cricket is more than just a sport, it’s a passion that unites people across geographies and cultures. Welcoming Oval Invincibles into our Mumbai Indians family is a proud and special moment. With this partnership, we expand our MI fan base across India, New York, the UAE, South Africa, and now England – ushering in a new chapter of our global cricketing journey. At Mumbai Indians, we remain deeply committed to nurturing young talent, building champion teams, and bringing fans closer to the game.“
Akash Ambani added:
“We are glad to be part of Oval Invincibles—the most successful team in The Hundred—and welcome them into the Mumbai Indians family. England, with its rich cricketing culture, has always been special to the game. To have the iconic Oval, which has witnessed some of cricket’s greatest moments, as our home venue is truly special. We look forward to collaborating with like-minded partners, Surrey CCC, who share our passion and ethos for the sport. By leveraging our global cricket expertise, we aim to further elevate the teams, engage with fans, and expand our footprint in the sport we love.“
Oli Slipper, Chair of Surrey County Cricket Club, stated:
“We said at the outset that we wanted the best partner to ensure that Surrey continue to lead the way in English cricket and in Mumbai Indians that is what we have got. They share our passion for cricket, they own the biggest and most successful team in the IPL, the Mumbai Indians, and we believe this partnership will bring continued success to both Surrey CCC and our Hundred team. Beyond cricket, the huge success of RIL’s global business will help Surrey to thrive off the field too. I couldn’t be more excited to welcome Mrs. Nita Ambani, Akash and his team as our new partners.“
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