Craig Overton hits winning runs off twin brother Jamie in Hundred match
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In a closely contested Men's Hundred match, Trent Rockets defeated London Spirit by four wickets with two balls remaining. The winning runs were scored by Craig Overton off the bowling of his twin brother, Jamie Overton, giving Craig the upper hand in their head-to-head duel. The match took place at Trent Bridge on Sunday, July 26, 2026. This victory marked Rockets' first win of the 2026 Hundred season, while Spirit suffered their second consecutive defeat. The game was part of a full weekend schedule in the competition.
What’s verified
Trent Rockets beat London Spirit by four wickets with two balls to spare.
Craig Overton hit the winning runs off his twin brother, Jamie Overton.
The match was played on Sunday evening, July 26, 2026, at Trent Bridge.
Not yet confirmed
A single report states that Craig Overton hit a six and two twos off Jamie Overton in the final five deliveries, and that earlier in the match he took wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow's wicket caught and bowled.
A single report notes that Ben Duckett scored 75 off 47 balls for Trent Rockets.
A single report mentions that Jos Buttler hit 90 off 50 balls for Manchester Super Giants in a separate match against Birmingham Phoenix.
Key figures
Craig Overton (Trent Rockets batsman/all-rounder)
Jamie Overton (London Spirit bowler)
Ben Duckett (Trent Rockets batsman)
Jos Buttler (Manchester Super Giants batsman)
Sources: BBC News, Sky Sports
