Ollie Pope ended his streak of low scores with a brilliant century during the third Test between England and Sri Lanka at the Oval, London, in 2024. This remarkable hundred not only showcased his batting prowess but also helped him achieve a unique milestone in his career. Pope’s innings was a standout moment in the match, breaking his recent poor form and offering a significant contribution to England’s performance. His century at the Oval adds to his growing reputation as a key player in the England lineup.
Ollie Pope Created New Record:
Ollie Pope, leading the England cricket team in Ben Stokes’ absence due to injury, struggled with the bat in the first two Tests of the series but found his form in the third match. Delivering a brilliant century, his seventh in Test cricket, Pope reached a unique milestone—becoming the first batsman to score all seven of his hundreds against different teams. This century marked a significant turnaround for Pope, highlighting his resilience and ability to perform under pressure as captain in the crucial Test at the Oval.
Ollie Pope has etched his name in Test cricket history by becoming the first player to score his first seven centuries against seven different teams. This impressive feat underscores his adaptability and skill across various conditions and opponents. His journey began with an unbeaten 135 against South Africa, followed by 145 runs against New Zealand, and a solid 108 against Pakistan. His highest score to date came with a double century (205) against Ireland, further solidifying his place among the top performers.
Pope continued to showcase his versatility, adding a remarkable 196 against India and a crucial 121 versus the West Indies to his list of achievements. Most recently, he capped off this unique milestone with a superb unbeaten 103 against Sri Lanka. Each century highlights Pope’s ability to rise to the occasion, making him one of England’s most promising batters in the current Test arena.
Preview of England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test:
England stands at 221/3 with a current run rate of 5, as Harry Brook and Ollie Pope hold the crease. Brook, on 8 from 14 balls, has hit one boundary and is striking at 57.14. Pope, playing a sensational knock, has reached an unbeaten 103 off 103 balls, striking 13 fours and 2 sixes, maintaining a strike rate of 100.
The partnership between Brook and Pope has added 30 runs from 34 deliveries so far. The last wicket to fall was Joe Root, who was caught by Vishwa Fernando off Lahiru Kumara for 13 from 48 balls, leaving England at 191/3 in 38.3 overs. Lahiru Kumara has been the pick of the bowlers, with figures of 2 wickets for 81 runs from 12.1 overs, while Asitha Fernando remains wicketless.
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