Overton Cricket Club Enjoys Successful Saturday with Two Wins from Three

It was another encouraging weekend for Overton Cricket Club as the club recorded victories in two of its three Hampshire Cricket League fixtures on Saturday.

The standout performance came from the 1st XI, who produced a dominant display away to Basingstoke & North Hants CC 3rd XI in Division 3C.

Batting first, Overton piled on an impressive 324 for 6, leaving the hosts with a daunting chase. Basingstoke & North Hants were unable to keep pace with the required run rate and were eventually dismissed for 122, handing Overton a comprehensive 202-run victory.

CRICKET • HAMPSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE DIVISION 3C

1 August 2026 • 13:00

Basingstoke & North Hants CC- 3rd XI

122 all out - 324/6 FINISHED

Overton CC- 1st XI

Basingstoke & North Hants CC- 3rd XI: 122 all out (24.3 overs)

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Overton CC- 1st XI: 324/6 (45 overs)

OVERTON WIN BY 202 RUNS

COMPETITION: Hampshire Cricket League Division 3C VENUE: Castlefield

There was also success for the 2nd XI, who edged a thrilling encounter against Amport CC 2nd XI at Bridge Street in Division 5F.

Amport posted 236 for 9 from their allotted overs, setting Overton a competitive target. The home side responded well with the bat, reaching 237 for 6 to seal a hard-fought four-wicket win and continue their positive league campaign.

CRICKET • HAMPSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE DIVISION 5F

1 August 2026 • 13:00

Overton CC- 2nd XI

237/6 - 236/9 FINISHED

Amport CC, Hants- 2nd XI

Overton CC- 2nd XI: 237/6 (37.3 overs)

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Amport CC, Hants- 2nd XI: 236/9 (40 overs)

OVERTON WON BY 4 WICKETS

COMPETITION: Hampshire Cricket League Division 5F VENUE: Bridge Street

The 3rd XI were involved in another closely fought contest in Division 6E but were unable to make it three wins from three.

After posting 180 for 9, Overton looked to defend their total against Crown Taverners CC 2nd XI. Despite their efforts in the field, the visitors reached 178 for 6 to secure victory by four wickets.

CRICKET • HAMPSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE DIVISION 6E

1 August 2026 • 13:00

Overton CC- 3rd XI

180/9 - 178/6 FINISHED

Crown Taverners CC- 2nd XI

Overton CC- 3rd XI: 180/9 (35 overs)

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Crown Taverners CC- 2nd XI: 178/6 (33 overs)

CROWN TAVERNERS WIN BY FOUR WICKETS

COMPETITION: Hampshire Cricket League Division 6E VENUE: Berrydown

With two wins from three matches, it proved to be another productive Saturday for Overton Cricket Club, with both the 1st and 2nd XIs celebrating valuable league victories.