Richard Gleeson takes four wickets as MI London defeats Sunrisers Leeds in opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 5:38 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
In the 2026 The Hundred opener, Richard Gleeson produced a standout performance for MI London, claiming four wickets as they restricted Sunrisers Leeds to 143 runs. MI London faced early difficulties in their chase but turned the match around with an explosive partnership between Nicholas Pooran and Sam Curran. Pooran scored 58 runs off 22 balls, while Curran added an unbeaten 60 off 39 balls, leading MI London to a seven-wicket victory with 16 balls to spare. This win marks a strong start to MI London's title defense at The Kia Oval.
- •Richard Gleeson took 4 wickets for 25 runs.
- •MI London restricted Sunrisers Leeds to 143 runs.
- •Nicholas Pooran hit the fastest fifty in MI London's history.
- •MI London chased down the target in 84 balls.
- •Sam Curran supported Pooran with an unbeaten 60 runs.
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"Richard Gleeson delivered a stellar four-wicket performance for MI London. He took crucial wickets, restricting Sunrisers Leeds to 143 runs. MI London then chased the target comfortably with sixteen balls remaining. Sam Curran and Nicholas Pooran guided the team to victory. This win marked a strong start to their title defense.
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