In a dramatic climax to the Hundred match at Trent Bridge, 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 final phase of the innings demanded ten runs from the last five deliveries, and it was Craig, batting for the home side, who faced his brother Jamie, who was delivering the ball for the visitors.
Craig, who had already contributed a quick 20 runs off six balls earlier in the innings, seized the moment for both bragging rights and valuable points for his team. He began the final over by edging Jamie’s delivery over deep fine leg for a six, instantly reducing the required runs and shifting the momentum. The next two balls were modest twos, but they were enough to see the Rockets chase down the target of 160, a total set after Ben Duckett’s explosive 75 off just 47 balls at the top of the order.
The six‑two‑two sequence mirrored Craig’s earlier spell against Andrew Tye, where he had struck a maximum over long‑on before adding two more boundary hits. Those aggressive strokes were instrumental in securing the Rockets’ first win of the 2026 season, while the Spirit endured a second consecutive defeat.
Craig’s impact on the match extended beyond his batting heroics. Earlier in the game he executed a caught‑and‑bowled dismissal of Spirit opener Jonny Bairstow, sending the English batsman back for a duck. He also removed South African all‑rounder Lhuandré Pretorius for 24 runs, further tightening the Spirit’s chase. Pretorius’s teammate, Dewald Brevis, managed to top‑score for the Spirit with 39 runs from 24 balls, while captain Liam Livingstone added a swift 33 off 24 deliveries.
The match report also highlighted other notable performances across the competition. In a separate fixture, Jos Buttler blasted an impressive 90 off 50 balls for the Manchester Super Giants, leading them to an 87‑run victory over Birmingham Phoenix. Buttler’s innings featured seven fours and five sixes, helping the Super Giants post a formidable 187‑5. By contrast, the Phoenix were bundled out for just 100 runs, with Liam Dawson claiming three wickets for 15 runs.
The Super Giants’ win was bolstered by contributions from Tom Moores, who remained unbeaten on 39 off 17 balls, smashing five maximums. However, Phoenix’s chase faltered despite a fighting effort from skipper Donovan Ferreira, who top‑scored with 23 runs.
England pacer Josh Tongue made an early impact for the Giants, taking two wickets in two balls and dismissing Rehan Ahmed for a golden duck, a blow from which the Phoenix never fully recovered. Additional wickets fell to England’s fast bowler Sonny Baker and Afghanistan’s spinner Noor Ahmad, underscoring the Giants’ depth in both pace and spin. The broader context of the tournament saw the Rockets building on a narrow seven‑run victory over the Spirit at Lord’s earlier in the week, while the Phoenix suffered a narrow ten‑run loss to the Rockets in a high‑scoring encounter at Edgbaston. The competition’s schedule, featuring four games per day over the weekend, transitioned back to a more traditional double‑header format on Monday.
Southern Brave’s women’s side hosted MI London at 3 p.m., followed by the men’s fixtures at 6:30 p.m., all broadcast live on Sky Sports. Fans were encouraged to stay connected via Sky Sports’ WhatsApp channel for the latest news, video highlights, in‑depth analysis, and exclusive features.
The platform also advised viewers to use the Chrome browser for an optimal video‑player experience when streaming the Hundred through the NOW service. Overall, Craig Overton’s decisive performance—both with the ball and the bat—provided a memorable family duel that encapsulated the excitement and unpredictability of The Hundred, while the broader tournament continued to deliver high‑octane cricket, compelling storylines, and fierce competition among England’s top franchise teams.