Craig Overton
348 matches · 13 Apr 2014 to 24 Sept 2026
- Born
- 10 Apr 1994, Barnstaple
- Age
- 32 years
- Role
- Bowling all-rounder
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm medium-fast
Craig Overton (born 10 April 1994) is an English cricketer who plays for Somerset and England. He is an all-rounder who bowls right-arm medium-fast and bats right-handed. He made his international debut for England in December 2017. His twin brother Jamie Overton also plays cricket for England.
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Craig Overton: career summary
Craig Overton is a bowling all-rounder, born on 10 Apr 1994 in Barnstaple. Craig Overton has played 348 matches on CricInto's records, from 13 Apr 2014 to 24 Sept 2026, for Somerset, Trent Rockets, Southern Brave, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, MI Emirates and England.
In the Vitality Blast (63 matches, 2018–2024): 262 runs in 33 innings at an average of 12.48 and a strike rate of 135.05 (highest score 42); 70 wickets at an average of 24.56 and an economy rate of 8.22 (best 4/25).
In the County Championship (60 matches, 2021–2026): 2,064 runs in 88 innings at an average of 29.07 and a strike rate of 65.34, with 3 hundreds and 11 fifties (highest score 141); 214 wickets at an average of 23.10 and an economy rate of 2.79 (best 7/57).
In the Royal London One-Day Cup (43 matches, 2014–2019): 469 runs in 32 innings at an average of 22.33 and a strike rate of 120.57 (highest score 49); 66 wickets at an average of 28.15 and an economy rate of 5.42 (best 4/27).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 8 | 14 | 2 | 182 | 41* | 15.17 | 415 | 43.86 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 1 |
| ODI | 7 | 5 | 2 | 68 | 32 | 22.67 | 76 | 89.47 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Vitality Blast | 63 | 33 | 12 | 262 | 42 | 12.48 | 194 | 135.05 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 12 | 3 |
| County Championship | 60 | 88 | 17 | 2064 | 141 | 29.07 | 3159 | 65.34 | 3 | 11 | 255 | 30 | 9 |
| Royal London One-Day Cup | 43 | 32 | 11 | 469 | 49 | 22.33 | 389 | 120.57 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 16 | 4 |
| Specsavers County Championship | 41 | 63 | 6 | 1100 | 138 | 19.30 | 1724 | 63.81 | 1 | 1 | 147 | 21 | 9 |
| The Hundred Men's Competition | 35 | 13 | 9 | 123 | 22* | 30.75 | 77 | 159.74 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| NatWest T20 Blast | 29 | 16 | 7 | 194 | 35* | 21.56 | 160 | 121.25 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| Vitality Blast Men | 29 | 14 | 9 | 219 | 79* | 43.80 | 124 | 176.61 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 10 | 1 |
| LV= County Championship | 20 | 26 | 4 | 679 | 99 | 30.86 | 868 | 78.23 | 0 | 6 | 87 | 12 | 1 |
| SA20 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 3.75 | 17 | 88.24 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bob Willis Trophy | 6 | 10 | 2 | 248 | 66 | 31.00 | 373 | 66.49 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 4 | 0 |
| International League T20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 | 1 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 8 | 13 | 245.2 | 760 | 21 | 3/14 | 36.19 | 3.10 | 70.10 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 7 | 7 | 51.2 | 291 | 5 | 2/23 | 58.20 | 5.67 | 61.60 | 0 | 0 |
| Vitality Blast | 63 | 63 | 209 | 1719 | 70 | 4/25 | 24.56 | 8.22 | 17.91 | 1 | 0 |
| County Championship | 60 | 107 | 1772 | 4943 | 214 | 7/57 | 23.10 | 2.79 | 49.68 | 11 | 10 |
| Royal London One-Day Cup | 43 | 42 | 342.5 | 1858 | 66 | 4/27 | 28.15 | 5.42 | 31.17 | 1 | 0 |
| Specsavers County Championship | 41 | 74 | 1205.3 | 3579 | 138 | 5/31 | 25.93 | 2.97 | 52.41 | 6 | 3 |
| The Hundred Men's Competition | 35 | 34 | 107.3 | 831 | 39 | 3/16 | 21.31 | 7.73 | 16.54 | 0 | 0 |
| NatWest T20 Blast | 29 | 28 | 89 | 826 | 22 | 3/17 | 37.55 | 9.28 | 24.27 | 0 | 0 |
| Vitality Blast Men | 29 | 29 | 101.1 | 831 | 25 | 3/27 | 33.24 | 8.21 | 24.28 | 0 | 0 |
| LV= County Championship | 20 | 34 | 510.2 | 1715 | 69 | 6/74 | 24.86 | 3.36 | 44.38 | 6 | 2 |
| SA20 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 141 | 8 | 3/15 | 17.63 | 6.41 | 16.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Bob Willis Trophy | 6 | 12 | 196.2 | 403 | 30 | 5/26 | 13.43 | 2.05 | 39.27 | 2 | 2 |
| International League T20 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 1/14 | 14.00 | 3.50 | 24.00 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sept 2026 | SOM vs SUR County Championship | 1 (7) | 1/64 (18) & 0/4 (3) |
| 15 Sept 2026 | SOM vs YOR County Championship | 64 (111) & 5 (18) | 0/37 (13) & 3/44 (26.5) |
| 8 Sept 2026 | SOM vs LEI County Championship | 9 (8) & 4* (5) | 3/23 (13) & 4/33 (11) |
| 2 Sept 2026 | SOM vs GLA County Championship | 41 (43) | 2/63 (18) & 3/29 (13) |
| 27 Aug 2026 | SOM vs SUS County Championship | 54 (86) & 8 (11) | 4/66 (20) & 0/9 (3) |
| 16 Aug 2026 | TR vs MSG The Hundred Men's Competition | 11 (5) | 0/44 (3.2) |
| 10 Aug 2026 | TR vs SB The Hundred Men's Competition | DNB | 1/18 (3.2) |
| 8 Aug 2026 | TR vs ML The Hundred Men's Competition | DNB | 1/24 (3.2) |
| 5 Aug 2026 | TR vs BP The Hundred Men's Competition | DNB | 0/25 (3.2) |
| 2 Aug 2026 | TR vs SL The Hundred Men's Competition | DNB | 1/11 (1.4) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Craig Overton scored in the Vitality Blast?
Craig Overton has scored 262 runs in the Vitality Blast, at an average of 12.48.
How many wickets has Craig Overton taken in the Vitality Blast?
Craig Overton has taken 70 wickets in the Vitality Blast, with best figures of 4/25.
How many runs has Craig Overton scored in the County Championship?
Craig Overton has scored 2,064 runs in the County Championship, at an average of 29.07.
How many wickets has Craig Overton taken in the County Championship?
Craig Overton has taken 214 wickets in the County Championship, with best figures of 7/57.
How many runs has Craig Overton scored in the Royal London One-Day Cup?
Craig Overton has scored 469 runs in the Royal London One-Day Cup, at an average of 22.33.
How many wickets has Craig Overton taken in the Royal London One-Day Cup?
Craig Overton has taken 66 wickets in the Royal London One-Day Cup, with best figures of 4/27.
How many hundreds has Craig Overton scored?
Craig Overton has scored 3 hundreds in the County Championship and 1 hundred in the Specsavers County Championship.
What is Craig Overton's highest score?
Craig Overton's highest score is 141, in the County Championship.
How old is Craig Overton?
Craig Overton was born on 10 Apr 1994 in Barnstaple, and is 32 years old.
Which teams has Craig Overton played for?
Somerset (2014–2026), Trent Rockets (2026), Southern Brave (2021–2025), Sunrisers Eastern Cape (2025), MI Emirates (2023) and England (2017–2022).