MI London have continued to strengthen their commercial portfolio ahead of the 2026 season of The Hundred, announcing global analytics and decision management software company FICO as an official partner of the franchise.
As part of the agreement, FICO branding will feature prominently on MI London’s playing kit, appearing on players’ caps and the back of their helmets throughout the tournament. Financial terms of the partnership were not disclosed.
The partnership extends FICO’s growing association with the Mumbai Indians global franchise network. The company already serves as a partner of MI New York in Major League Cricket (MLC) and MI Cape Town in South Africa’s SA20, with the MI London agreement expanding its presence into England and reinforcing its footprint across three of the world’s leading franchise cricket competitions.
The announcement comes as MI London prepare for their inaugural season under their new identity following Reliance Industries-backed Mumbai Indians’ acquisition of a 49% stake in the former Oval Invincibles franchise. The franchise has been actively building its commercial ecosystem ahead of the campaign, with FICO joining a partner portfolio that includes Sokin, Castore and BKT Tyres.
Commenting on the partnership, Oli Slipper, Chair of MI London, said, “We’re thrilled to join forces with FICO this season and proud to welcome another globally established organisation to the Kia Oval. As a leader in analytics and technology, FICO shares our ambition at MI London to innovate, engage new audiences and deliver excellence on and off the field.
“Their long-standing support of cricket around the world, including across the wider Mumbai Indians family, makes this a partnership built on shared values, and we look forward to working with them and achieving great things together.”
For FICO, the agreement represents another step in leveraging cricket as a platform to showcase its expertise in analytics and intelligent decision-making.
Nikhil Behl, President of Software at FICO, added, “Cricket is one of the most analytically rich sports in the world — every delivery, every decision, every run matters. That precision is exactly how FICO operates. We’re proud to partner with MI London, The Hundred’s most decorated team, and to bring that shared commitment to intelligent performance to one of cricket’s biggest stages.”
Beyond cricket, FICO has also established a presence in London’s sporting landscape through its partnership with Chelsea FC and the Chelsea Foundation, supporting initiatives aimed at improving financial literacy among young people.
The latest agreement underlines the commercial value of Mumbai Indians’ expanding multi-team ownership model, providing brands with a platform to activate partnerships across multiple cricket markets while benefiting from the global reach of one of the sport’s most recognisable franchise networks.
