by 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 pace and bats right-handed. He made his international debut for England in December 2017. His twin brother Jamie Overton also plays cricket for England.
Craig Overton Biography
| Full Name | Craig Overton |
| Date of Birth | 10-Apr-94 |
| Craig Overton age | 28 years |
| Birth Place | Barnstaple, Devon |
| Playing Role | Bowling Allrounder |
| Batting Style | Right Handed bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Bowling Position | Powerplay and Middle-overs |
Craig Overton weight, height, and more
| Craig Overton Height (approx.) | In centimeters -196 cm |
| In meters – 1.96 m | |
| In feet – 6’5” feet | |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Early Life and Career
Craig Overton is an English cricketer who plays for Somerset County Cricket Club and the England national team. Born in Taunton, Somerset, he grew up playing cricket with his brother Jamie and his father as coach. His early schooling was at Richard Huish College in Taunton where he continued to play cricket at a high level.
When Craig Overton started playing professionally, he was selected for the Under-19 England team when he was just 17 years old. He went on to be a part of the winning Ashes team that secured a home victory against Australia in the 2017/18 season. Since then, Overton has gained international recognition for his bowling style and all-round talent as a cricketer. In 2019, Craig signed with Surrey County Cricket Club before returning to Somerset in 2020 after being released by Surrey due to injury concerns.
Career Statistics
| Span | Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| overview | 2017-2022 | 8 | 13 | 245.2 | 43 | 760 | 21 | 3/14 | 6/61 | 36.19 | 3.09 | 70.0 | 0 | 0 |
vs Team
| Span | Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs Australia | 2017-2019 | 3 | 5 | 92.5 | 8 | 333 | 8 | 3/105 | 4/116 | 41.62 | 3.58 | 69.6 | 0 | 0 |
| vs India | 2021-2021 | 2 | 4 | 62.3 | 16 | 168 | 8 | 3/14 | 6/61 | 21.00 | 2.68 | 46.8 | 0 | 0 |
| vs New Zealand | 2018-2018 | 1 | 1 | 25.0 | 7 | 70 | 1 | 1/70 | 1/70 | 70.00 | 2.80 | 150.0 | 0 | 0 |
| vs West Indies | 2022-2022 | 2 | 3 | 65.0 | 12 | 189 | 4 | 2/81 | 2/81 | 47.25 | 2.90 | 97.5 | 0 | 0 |
In Host Country
| Span | Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in Australia | 2017-2017 | 2 | 3 | 59.0 | 4 | 226 | 6 | 3/105 | 4/116 | 37.66 | 3.83 | 59.0 | 0 | 0 |
| in England | 2019-2021 | 3 | 6 | 96.2 | 20 | 275 | 10 | 3/14 | 6/61 | 27.50 | 2.85 | 57.8 | 0 | 0 |
| in New Zealand | 2018-2018 | 1 | 1 | 25.0 | 7 | 70 | 1 | 1/70 | 1/70 | 70.00 | 2.80 | 150.0 | 0 | 0 |
| in West Indies | 2022-2022 | 2 | 3 | 65.0 | 12 | 189 | 4 | 2/81 | 2/81 | 47.25 | 2.90 | 97.5 | 0 | 0 |
in Continent
| Span | Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in Americas | 2022-2022 | 2 | 3 | 65.0 | 12 | 189 | 4 | 2/81 | 2/81 | 47.25 | 2.90 | 97.5 | 0 | 0 |
| in Europe | 2019-2021 | 3 | 6 | 96.2 | 20 | 275 | 10 | 3/14 | 6/61 | 27.50 | 2.85 | 57.8 | 0 | 0 |
| in Oceania | 2017-2018 | 3 | 4 | 84.0 | 11 | 296 | 7 | 3/105 | 4/116 | 42.28 | 3.52 | 72.0 | 0 | 0 |
Home vs Away
| Span | Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| home | 2019-2021 | 3 | 6 | 96.2 | 20 | 275 | 10 | 3/14 | 6/61 | 27.50 | 2.85 | 57.8 | 0 | 0 |
| away | 2017-2022 | 5 | 7 | 149.0 | 23 | 485 | 11 | 3/105 | 4/116 | 44.09 | 3.25 | 81.2 | 0 | 0 |
By Year
| Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| year 2017 | 2 | 3 | 59.0 | 4 | 226 | 6 | 3/105 | 4/116 | 37.66 | 3.83 | 59.0 | 0 | 0 |
| year 2018 | 1 | 1 | 25.0 | 7 | 70 | 1 | 1/70 | 1/70 | 70.00 | 2.80 | 150.0 | 0 | 0 |
| year 2019 | 1 | 2 | 33.5 | 4 | 107 | 2 | 2/85 | 2/107 | 53.50 | 3.16 | 101.5 | 0 | 0 |
| year 2021 | 2 | 4 | 62.3 | 16 | 168 | 8 | 3/14 | 6/61 | 21.00 | 2.68 | 46.8 | 0 | 0 |
| year 2022 | 2 | 3 | 65.0 | 12 | 189 | 4 | 2/81 | 2/81 | 47.25 | 2.90 | 97.5 | 0 | 0 |
By Season
| Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| season 2017/18 | 3 | 4 | 84.0 | 11 | 296 | 7 | 3/105 | 4/116 | 42.28 | 3.52 | 72.0 | 0 | 0 |
| season 2019 | 1 | 2 | 33.5 | 4 | 107 | 2 | 2/85 | 2/107 | 53.50 | 3.16 | 101.5 | 0 | 0 |
| season 2021 | 2 | 4 | 62.3 | 16 | 168 | 8 | 3/14 | 6/61 | 21.00 | 2.68 | 46.8 | 0 | 0 |
| season 2021/22 | 2 | 3 | 65.0 | 12 | 189 | 4 | 2/81 | 2/81 | 47.25 | 2.90 | 97.5 | 0 | 0 |
Captains Involved
| Span | Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| *JE Root | 2017-2022 | 8 | 13 | 245.2 | 43 | 760 | 21 | 3/14 | 6/61 | 36.19 | 3.09 | 70.0 | 0 | 0 |
Is Captain / Is Not Captain
| Span | Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| is not captain | 2017-2022 | 8 | 13 | 245.2 | 43 | 760 | 21 | 3/14 | 6/61 | 36.19 | 3.09 | 70.0 | 0 | 0 |
Is Keeper / Is Not Keeper
| Span | Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| is not keeper | 2017-2022 | 8 | 13 | 245.2 | 43 | 760 | 21 | 3/14 | 6/61 | 36.19 | 3.09 | 70.0 | 0 | 0 |
Toss
| Span | Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| won the toss | 2017-2022 | 4 | 7 | 134.2 | 18 | 441 | 10 | 3/105 | 4/116 | 44.10 | 3.28 | 80.6 | 0 | 0 |
| lost the toss | 2018-2022 | 4 | 6 | 111.0 | 25 | 319 | 11 | 3/14 | 6/61 | 29.00 | 2.87 | 60.5 | 0 | 0 |
Toss and Batting Sequence
| Span | Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| won toss & batted | 2017-2022 | 2 | 3 | 66.0 | 10 | 218 | 4 | 2/85 | 2/108 | 54.50 | 3.30 | 99.0 | 0 | 0 |
| won toss & fielded | 2017-2021 | 2 | 4 | 68.2 | 8 | 223 | 6 | 3/105 | 4/116 | 37.16 | 3.26 | 68.3 | 0 | 0 |
| lost toss & sent in | 2018-2022 | 2 | 2 | 48.0 | 10 | 151 | 3 | 2/81 | 2/81 | 50.33 | 3.14 | 96.0 | 0 | 0 |
| lost toss & fielded | 2019-2021 | 2 | 4 | 63.0 | 15 | 168 | 8 | 3/14 | 6/61 | 21.00 | 2.66 | 47.2 | 0 | 0 |
Batting First vs Fielding First
| Span | Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| matches batting first | 2017-2022 | 4 | 5 | 114.0 | 20 | 369 | 7 | 2/81 | 2/81 | 52.71 | 3.23 | 97.7 | 0 | 0 |
| matches fielding first | 2017-2021 | 4 | 8 | 131.2 | 23 | 391 | 14 | 3/14 | 6/61 | 27.92 | 2.97 | 56.2 | 0 | 0 |
In Team Innings
| Span | Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st team innings | 2017-2022 | 8 | 8 | 190.4 | 31 | 599 | 16 | 3/14 | 6/61 | 37.43 | 3.14 | 71.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2nd team innings | 2017-2022 | 6 | 5 | 54.4 | 12 | 161 | 5 | 3/47 | 6/61 | 32.20 | 2.94 | 65.6 | 0 | 0 |
In Match Innings
| Span | Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st match innings | 2017-2021 | 4 | 4 | 86.4 | 13 | 253 | 9 | 3/14 | 6/61 | 28.11 | 2.91 | 57.7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2nd match innings | 2017-2022 | 4 | 4 | 104.0 | 18 | 346 | 7 | 2/81 | 2/81 | 49.42 | 3.32 | 89.1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3rd match innings | 2017-2021 | 4 | 4 | 44.4 | 10 | 138 | 5 | 3/47 | 6/61 | 27.60 | 3.08 | 53.6 | 0 | 0 |
| 4th match innings | 2022-2022 | 2 | 1 | 10.0 | 2 | 23 | 0 | – | 2/81 | – | 2.30 | – | 0 | 0 |
In Match Type
| Span | Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| day match | 2017-2022 | 6 | 10 | 185.2 | 33 | 574 | 16 | 3/14 | 6/61 | 35.87 | 3.09 | 69.5 | 0 | 0 |
| day/night match | 2017-2018 | 2 | 3 | 60.0 | 10 | 186 | 5 | 3/105 | 4/116 | 37.20 | 3.10 | 72.0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Result
| Span | Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| won match | 2021-2021 | 1 | 2 | 29.1 | 11 | 61 | 6 | 3/14 | 6/61 | 10.16 | 2.09 | 29.1 | 0 | 0 |
| lost match | 2017-2022 | 6 | 9 | 174.1 | 23 | 591 | 13 | 3/105 | 4/116 | 45.46 | 3.39 | 80.3 | 0 | 0 |
| drawn match | 2022-2022 | 1 | 2 | 42.0 | 9 | 108 | 2 | 2/85 | 2/108 | 54.00 | 2.57 | 126.0 | 0 | 0 |
Result and Batting Sequence
| Span | Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| won fielding first | 2021-2021 | 1 | 2 | 29.1 | 11 | 61 | 6 | 3/14 | 6/61 | 10.16 | 2.09 | 29.1 | 0 | 0 |
| lost batting first | 2017-2022 | 3 | 3 | 72.0 | 11 | 261 | 5 | 2/81 | 2/81 | 52.20 | 3.62 | 86.4 | 0 | 0 |
| lost fielding first | 2017-2021 | 3 | 6 | 102.1 | 12 | 330 | 8 | 3/105 | 4/116 | 41.25 | 3.23 | 76.6 | 0 | 0 |
| drawn batting first | 2022-2022 | 1 | 2 | 42.0 | 9 | 108 | 2 | 2/85 | 2/108 | 54.00 | 2.57 | 126.0 | 0 | 0 |
In Tournament Type
| Span | Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 team series | 2017-2022 | 8 | 13 | 245.2 | 43 | 760 | 21 | 3/14 | 6/61 | 36.19 | 3.09 | 70.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5+ team tournaments | 2019-2022 | 5 | 9 | 161.2 | 32 | 464 | 14 | 3/14 | 6/61 | 33.14 | 2.87 | 69.1 | 0 | 0 |
In Match Number per Series
| Span | Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st match in series | 2018-2022 | 2 | 3 | 67.0 | 16 | 178 | 3 | 2/85 | 2/108 | 59.33 | 2.65 | 134.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2nd match in series | 2017-2017 | 1 | 2 | 35.0 | 3 | 116 | 4 | 3/105 | 4/116 | 29.00 | 3.31 | 52.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 3rd match in series | 2017-2022 | 3 | 4 | 76.1 | 15 | 252 | 10 | 3/14 | 6/61 | 25.20 | 3.30 | 45.7 | 0 | 0 |
| 4th match in series | 2019-2021 | 2 | 4 | 67.1 | 9 | 214 | 4 | 2/85 | 2/107 | 53.50 | 3.18 | 100.7 | 0 | 0 |
In Major Trophies
| Span | Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botham-Richards Trop | 2022-2022 | 2 | 3 | 65.0 | 12 | 189 | 4 | 2/81 | 2/81 | 47.25 | 2.90 | 97.5 | 0 | 0 |
| ICC World Test Champ | 2019-2022 | 5 | 9 | 161.2 | 32 | 464 | 14 | 3/14 | 6/61 | 33.14 | 2.87 | 69.1 | 0 | 0 |
| The Ashes | 2017-2019 | 3 | 5 | 92.5 | 8 | 333 | 8 | 3/105 | 4/116 | 41.62 | 3.58 | 69.6 | 0 | 0 |
In Bowling Position
| Span | Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd position | 2022-2022 | 2 | 2 | 55.0 | 10 | 166 | 4 | 2/81 | 2/81 | 41.50 | 3.01 | 82.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 3rd position | 2017-2022 | 5 | 5 | 61.2 | 16 | 173 | 5 | 3/47 | 6/61 | 34.60 | 2.82 | 73.6 | 0 | 0 |
| 4th position | 2017-2021 | 3 | 4 | 90.2 | 9 | 322 | 7 | 3/105 | 4/116 | 46.00 | 3.56 | 77.4 | 0 | 0 |
| 5th position | 2019-2021 | 2 | 2 | 38.4 | 8 | 99 | 5 | 3/14 | 6/61 | 19.80 | 2.56 | 46.4 | 0 | 0 |
Conclusion
The conclusion to Craig Overton’s career is bright enough to look to the future. After years of hard work and dedication, Overton has established himself as one of the top young players in his sport. His commitment to excellence has resulted in numerous awards, including multiple All-Star selections at various levels. He remained a leader both on and off the field, setting an example for the younger generation to follow.
Moving forward, Overton will surely reach even greater heights in his chosen profession. Already with a strong record of success, he will look to continue excelling season after season. He plans to use his experience and knowledge to help mentor upcoming players and make a positive contribution towards growing the game as well as developing future stars.
