# Mumbai Indians RIL Buys Oval Invincibles for ₹1327 Cr

URL: https://technosports.co.in/mumbai-indians-ril-buys-oval-invincibles-for-%e2%82%b91/  
Published: 2025-02-01  
Updated: 2025-02-01  
Author: REMYA BABU S

Mumbai Indians: The **[Mumbai Indians](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumbai_Indians)(MI) empire** just got bigger! Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), owners of the five time **IPL champions Mumbai Indians**, have made a significant move in global cricket by acquiring a **49% stake** in **Oval Invincibles**, a franchise in England’s **The Hundred** tournament.

The deal, valued at a staggering **£123 million (₹1327 crore)**, makes MI the first IPL franchise to officially enter the English cricket ecosystem. The acquisition was confirmed after RIL **won a high stakes bidding war** against global tech giants and private equity firms.

> Reliance Industries Limited, owners of Mumbai Indians, acquired a 49% stake in London's Oval Invincibles for around £61 million[#fmplaynews](https://twitter.com/hashtag/fmplaynews?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#mumbaiindians](https://twitter.com/hashtag/mumbaiindians?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#ovalinvincibles](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ovalinvincibles?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#cricket](https://twitter.com/hashtag/cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/FcH9MqmLWE](https://t.co/FcH9MqmLWE)
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> — FMPLAY247News (@FMPlay247news) [January 31, 2025](https://twitter.com/FMPlay247news/status/1885268426043896292?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

With this move, MI continues its aggressive global expansion, adding **Oval Invincibles** to its existing franchises:

- **Mumbai Indians (IPL & WPL – India)**
- **MI Cape Town (SA20 – South Africa)**
- **MI New York (MLC – USA)**
- **MI Emirates (ILT20 – UAE)**

## ***Mumbai Indians Go Global! RIL Acquires Stake in The Hundred’s Oval Invincibles for ₹1327 Crore***

### **Why Oval Invincibles? A Strategic Move by RIL**

Reports initially suggested that RIL was interested in acquiring a **49% stake in London Spirit**, based at **Lord’s Cricket Ground**. However, the company shifted its focus to **Oval Invincibles**, a team that has emerged as a dominant force in The Hundred, winning back to back **men’s titles**.

> Mumbai Indians gets Oval Invincibles franchise in the Hundred League. [pic.twitter.com/Zf6yiGGg1j](https://t.co/Zf6yiGGg1j)
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> — MI Fans Army™ (@MIFansArmy) [January 31, 2025](https://twitter.com/MIFansArmy/status/1885230162050245012?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

This acquisition aligns with Mumbai Indians’ vision of owning **elite cricketing franchises across the world**, giving them access to top English talent. Players like **Sam Curran and Will Jacks**, who have played for MI owned teams, are already part of the **Invincibles squad**.

Moreover, Surrey County Cricket Club, which operates the Oval Invincibles, is **one of the wealthiest and most prestigious clubs** in English cricket, making this partnership a power move for RIL.

### **The Bidding War: MI Edges Out Tech Giants and Private Equity Firms**

The bidding process was nothing short of intense. RIL **competed against a Silicon Valley consortium** featuring executives from **Google, Microsoft, and Adobe**, as well as **CVC Capital Partners**, the owners of **Gujarat Titans (IPL)**.

> 🚨 Mumbai Indians' owners secure a 49% stake in Oval Invincibles. 🏏🤝 [pic.twitter.com/ftUUbftLP9](https://t.co/ftUUbftLP9)
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> — Indian Trend 𝕏 (@IndianTrendX) [January 31, 2025](https://twitter.com/IndianTrendX/status/1885229024957657455?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

In the end, MI’s aggressive cricket expansion strategy and deep rooted cricketing expertise helped them secure the deal, making them **the first IPL brand to own a stake in an English franchise**.

### **What This Means for MI and Global Cricket**

- **MI’s Global Takeover**: With six franchises across **India, South Africa, UAE, USA, and now England**, MI is building a global cricketing empire.
- **Access to English Talent**: MI can now create a direct **pipeline for English players** into their franchises, increasing their dominance in T20 leagues worldwide.
- **BCCI-ECB Relations Strengthened**: MI’s involvement in The Hundred could pave the way for closer ties between **the BCCI and ECB**, potentially impacting the future of global franchise cricket.
- **Rise of Private Franchise Ownership**: With RIL leading the way, more IPL franchises might look to **acquire stakes in international leagues**, much like **CSK, SRH, and DC**, who are exploring similar opportunities.

> The stake acquisition in the Oval Invincibles adds to Ambani’s growing list of cricket franchises, which includes Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League and Women’s Premier League, MI New York in Major League Cricket (MLC), MI Cape Town in SA20, and MI Emirates in the ILT20.… [pic.twitter.com/LzCRef1wqX](https://t.co/LzCRef1wqX)
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> — Marketing Mind (@MarketingMind_) [January 31, 2025](https://twitter.com/MarketingMind_/status/1885227245536690409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

The **Mumbai Indians’ ownership group** is no longer just an IPL powerhouse, it’s a **global cricketing superpower**. Their expansion into **The Hundred** reinforces their ambition to dominate franchise cricket worldwide.

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