In a dramatic climax to The Hundred match at Trent Bridge, Craig Overton emerged victorious in a personal duel against his twin brother Jamie, steering the Trent Rockets to a four‑wicket win over the London Spirit with just two balls left on the board. The final overs turned into a nail‑biting showdown: the Rockets required ten runs from the last five deliveries, and the brothers found themselves on opposite sides of the crease—Craig batting for the home side while Jamie delivered the ball for the visitors. Craig, who had already contributed a quick 20 runs off six balls earlier in the innings, seized the moment when he edged Jamie’s delivery over deep fine leg for a six.
That boundary not only gave him bragging rights over his sibling but also swung the momentum in the Rockets’ favour. Following the six, Craig added two consecutive twos, taking the Rockets to the required 160 runs and securing four points for his team. His finishing partnership mirrored the earlier spell he had bowled against Andrew Tye, where he delivered a maximum over long‑on and then followed up with two successive two‑run hits, underscoring his composure under pressure.
The victory marked the Rockets’ first win of the 2026 season and handed the Spirit their second consecutive defeat. Craig’s all‑round performance was pivotal throughout the game. Earlier, he had dismissed the Spirit’s opening batsman Jonny Bairstow for a golden duck with a clean caught‑and‑bowled, and later removed South African all‑rounder Lhuandré Pretorius for 24 runs.
Pretorius, however, had contributed a solid 24 before falling, and his teammate Dewald Brevis topped the Spirit’s scoring chart with a rapid 39 off just 24 balls. Captain Liam Livingstone added a brisk 33 off 24, but it wasn’t enough to chase down the Rockets’ total. The Spirit posted 159‑9, a competitive total bolstered by Ben Duckett’s explosive 75 off 47 balls at the top of the order.
Duckett’s innings set the platform, but the late‑order collapse, highlighted by the Overton brothers’ duel, ultimately cost the Spirit the match. After the Rockets’ win, Sky Sports encouraged fans to follow their WhatsApp channel for the latest updates, video highlights, and analysis. Elsewhere in the tournament, Jos Buttler delivered a stunning 90‑run knock off 50 balls for the Manchester Super Giants, leading them to an 87‑run victory over the Birmingham Phoenix. Buttler’s innings, packed with seven fours and five sixes, propelled the Super Giants to a formidable 187‑5.
The Phoenix, in contrast, managed only 100 runs, with Liam Dawson claiming three wickets for just 15 runs. The Super Giants’ win placed them alongside Welsh Fire, who also secured their first two matches of the competition.
The Phoenix’s campaign has been a roller‑coaster. After a narrow seven‑run loss to the Rockets at Lord’s, they suffered a 10‑run defeat to the Rockets in a high‑scoring encounter at Edgbaston. In that match, Buttler was ably supported by Tom Moores, who scored an unbeaten 39 off 17 balls, including five maximums. However, Phoenix’s chase faltered as skipper Donovan Ferreira managed only 23 runs, the highest for his side.
Early in the innings, England pacer Josh Tongue struck twice in two balls, dismissing Rehan Ahmed for a golden duck and setting the tone for a difficult chase. The Phoenix never recovered, and the Super Giants’ all‑round attack, featuring England quick Sonny Baker and Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad, each taking two wickets, proved too much to handle.
The weekend’s packed schedule, featuring four games a day, gave fans a feast of cricket action. Looking ahead, Monday will return to a more traditional double‑header format. Southern Brave’s women’s team will host MI London at 3 pm, followed by the men’s sides taking the field at 6:30 pm. Both fixtures will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, offering another opportunity for supporters to catch the excitement of The Hundred.
For those seeking to stream the competition, NOW provides live coverage, and fans are reminded to use the Chrome browser for the best video experience. As the tournament progresses, the rivalry between the Overton twins adds an extra layer of intrigue, promising more thrilling moments as the season unfolds.