
Match Preview
London Spirit will square off against MI London in Match 23 of The Hundred Men 2026 at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, on Thursday, August 6.
The London derby promises to be an intriguing contest, with both teams needing a victory for different reasons. MI London have played five matches so far, winning three and losing two. However, they have struggled to find consistency and are yet to win consecutive games. They will enter this contest with confidence after defeating Manchester Super Giants by 45 runs in their previous outing.
Will Jacks has been one of MI London’s standout batters, scoring 195 runs in five innings at an average of 39 and a strike rate of 154.76. Richard Gleeson has also impressed with the ball, taking nine wickets in five matches.
London Spirit, meanwhile, are seventh in the points table after managing just one win from five matches. Liam Livingstone’s side have lost their last two games and will be desperate to turn their fortunes around.
David Willey could be crucial for London Spirit with the new ball after smashing an unbeaten 83 off 46 balls in their previous match. Dewald Brevis and Livingstone will also be key figures in their batting lineup.
Match Information
Match: London Spirit (Men) vs MI London (Men), Match 23
Tournament: The Hundred Men 2026
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time: 11:00 PM IST
Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
LNS vs MIL Pitch Report
Lord’s has hosted two matches so far in the competition, with bowlers receiving considerable assistance. Batters will need to remain cautious, particularly when the ball is new.
The slope at Lord’s can create additional movement for seamers, making the opening phase crucial. The captain winning the toss is likely to prefer bowling first and allow the pacers to exploit the fresh surface.
Pitch Type: Balanced
Average First Innings Score: 135
Weather Report
The weather is expected to remain mostly clear in London, with favourable conditions for a full match.
Probable Playing XI
London Spirit
Jonny Bairstow, Dewald Brevis, Liam Livingstone (C), Jamie Overton, James Coles, David Willey, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, James Rew, Adam Milne, Adam Zampa, Andrew Tye
Bench: Adam Hose, Mason Crane, Matthew Fisher, Tymal Mills, Henry Crocombe, Kiran Carlson
MI London
Ollie Pope, James Vince, Sherfane Rutherford, Will Jacks, Sam Curran (C), Tom Curran, Nicholas Pooran, Trent Boult, Richard Gleeson, Rashid Khan, Nathan Sowter
Bench: Jason Roy, Olly Sykes, Callum Parkinson, Olly Stone, Josh Philippe, Eddie Jack, Sam Morgan
Injury News
No major injury concerns have been reported from either camp. Both teams are expected to field their strongest available XIs.
Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
Will Jacks
Will Jacks is an excellent captaincy option after scoring 195 runs in five innings at an average of 39 and a strike rate of 154.76. His aggressive approach at the top can provide a high fantasy ceiling.
David Willey
David Willey is a strong vice-captain choice because he can contribute in both departments. He can be dangerous with the new ball at Lord’s and also smashed an unbeaten 83 off 46 balls in his previous match.
Top Fantasy Picks
Richard Gleeson
Richard Gleeson has been one of the leading wicket-takers in The Hundred Men 2026. He has claimed nine wickets in five matches at an economy rate of 7.10 and could benefit from the bowling-friendly conditions at Lord’s.
Liam Livingstone
Liam Livingstone has scored 157 runs in five innings at an average of 31.40 and a strike rate of 152.42. The London Spirit captain will be eager to lead from the front in this crucial derby.
Budget Picks
Dewald Brevis
Dewald Brevis has scored 137 runs in five matches at an average of 34.25 and a strike rate of 150.54. His attacking batting makes him an appealing fantasy option.
Sam Curran
Sam Curran has scored 113 runs in four innings and taken four wickets with his left-arm seam bowling. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes him a useful fantasy pick.
Players to Avoid
James Rew
Nathan Sowter
Dream11 Prediction Team (Small League)
Wicketkeeper: Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Dewald Brevis, Sherfane Rutherford, James Vince, Will Jacks (C)
All-rounders: Liam Livingstone (VC), David Willey, Jamie Overton, Sam Curran
Bowlers: Richard Gleeson, Adam Milne
Dream11 Prediction Team (Mega League)
Wicketkeeper: Lhuan-dre Pretorius
Batters: Dewald Brevis, Sherfane Rutherford, James Vince, Will Jacks
All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, David Willey (VC), Sam Curran
Bowlers: Richard Gleeson (C), Rashid Khan, Adam Milne
Match Prediction
London Spirit have struggled for consistency and sit seventh in the points table after winning only one of their five matches. However, the presence of players such as Liam Livingstone, David Willey and Dewald Brevis gives them enough quality to challenge MI London.
MI London have won three of their five matches and come into this clash after an impressive 45-run victory over Manchester Super Giants. Their batting lineup has been in good form, while Richard Gleeson has been a consistent wicket-taker.
MI London’s stronger recent record and greater consistency give them the edge heading into this London derby.
Prediction: MI London are likely to win Match 23 of The Hundred Men 2026.
FAQs
Who are the best captain picks for LNS vs MIL Dream11?
Will Jacks and David Willey are the top captaincy options. Jacks has scored 195 runs in five innings, while Willey offers value with both bat and ball.
Who are the best budget picks for LNS vs MIL Dream11?
Dewald Brevis and Sam Curran are the top budget-friendly fantasy picks. Brevis has scored 137 runs, while Curran has contributed 113 runs and four wickets.
What is the pitch report for Lord’s Cricket Ground?
The Lord’s surface is expected to assist bowlers, particularly seamers with the new ball. The famous slope could create additional movement, making the early overs challenging for batters.
Who is likely to win the LNS vs MIL match?
MI London are the favourites to win Match 23. They have won three of their five matches and enter the contest after a convincing victory over Manchester Super Giants.
Who is the best Dream11 captain for LNS vs MIL?
Will Jacks is the best Dream11 captaincy option. He has scored 195 runs in five innings at a strike rate of 154.76 and can produce a match-winning score at the top.
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