In a dramatic climax to the latest Hundred encounter, Craig Overton emerged victorious in a personal showdown against his twin brother Jamie, guiding the Trent Rockets to a narrow four‑wicket win over the London Spirit with just two balls left on the clock. The match, held at the historic Trent Bridge on Sunday evening, boiled down to a final five‑ball sprint in which the Rockets required ten runs to clinch the chase.
Craig, representing the home side with the bat, faced off directly against Jamie, who was bowling for the visiting Spirit. The decisive moment arrived when Craig, after a careful start, lofted a six over deep fine leg, sending the ball soaring past Jamie’s outstretched hands. That six not only shifted momentum but also secured a coveted bragging right for the Overton twins. Following the six, Craig added two consecutive twos, taking the Rockets to the exact target of 160.
His composed finish complemented an earlier explosive innings by Ben Duckett, who had already set a solid platform with a blistering 75 runs off just 47 deliveries. Craig’s final over – a six, a two, and another two – echoed his earlier spell against Andrew Tye, where he had also mixed a boundary with quick singles to keep the pressure on. Those back‑to‑back boundaries, combined with the steady accumulation of twos, were instrumental in delivering the Rockets’ first victory of the 2026 season and sending the Spirit to their second consecutive defeat. Beyond the dramatic finish, Craig contributed earlier in the innings with a crucial fielding effort, catching and bowling out Spirit opener Jonny Bairstow for a duck.
He also claimed the wicket of South African all‑rounder Lhuandré Pretorius, who had managed 24 runs before falling to Craig’s disciplined bowling. Pretorius’ teammate, the aggressive Dewald Brevis, was the Spirit’s top scorer with 39 runs off 24 balls, while captain Liam Livingstone added a quickfire 33 off 24, keeping the Spirit within touching distance of the target. The broader Hundred action continued to provide plenty of excitement.
In a separate fixture, Jos Buttler produced a scintillating 90‑run knock off just 50 balls for the Manchester Super Giants, leading them to an 87‑run victory over the Birmingham Phoenix. Buttler’s innings, peppered with seven fours and five sixes, propelled the Super Giants to a formidable total of 187‑5 at Emirates Old Trafford. In contrast, the Phoenix could only muster 100 runs, with Liam Dawson taking three wickets for just 15 runs, underscoring the dominance of the Super Giants’ bowling attack.
The Phoenix’s defeat came on the back of a strong showing the previous day, when they had edged the Rockets by ten runs in a high‑scoring thriller at Edgbaston. In that match, Buttler was ably supported by Tom Moores, who contributed an unbeaten 39 off 17 balls, including five maximums. However, the Phoenix’s chase faltered as skipper Donovan Ferreira managed only 23 runs, and early wickets fell quickly.
England pacer Josh Tongue struck twice in two balls, delivering a golden duck to Rehan Ahmed and setting the tone for a Phoenix innings that never fully recovered. The Super Giants also benefitted from the contributions of England quick Sonny Baker and Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad, each taking two wickets and highlighting the team’s depth in both pace and spin. The weekend’s packed schedule, featuring four games a day, gave way to a more traditional double‑header on Monday. The women’s side of Southern Brave hosted MI London at 3 pm, followed by the men’s teams taking the field at 6:30 pm.
Fans were encouraged to catch both matches live on Sky Sports, with additional updates, video highlights, and analysis available via Sky Sports’ WhatsApp channel. Overall, the Overton brothers’ personal duel added a unique narrative to an already thrilling day of cricket. Craig’s composure under pressure, his ability to mix aggression with calculated singles, and his earlier fielding heroics underscored his all‑round value to the Rockets.
Meanwhile, Jamie’s disciplined bowling, despite the final over’s outcome, demonstrated the competitive spirit that makes the Hundred such an engaging format. As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on these performances, with the Rockets aiming to capitalize on their first win and the Spirit seeking to bounce back from back‑to‑back losses.
The tournament continues to deliver high‑octane cricket, dramatic finishes, and personal storylines that keep fans riveted week after week.