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Ollie Pope added his name to the centtration list on the dominant day 1 for England in A four -day test against Zimbabwe On Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Entering the fall of the first Wickket with a cruise of England at 231/1, the Pope did not lose time by claiming that the folds were being folded.
Ollie Pope joins a fest run with a commanding century against Zimbabwe
With the foundation that he has already laid Ben Duckett and Zak CrawleyFrom the very beginning, the Pope played extraordinary clarity and offensive intentions. He reached only 109 delivery to his one hundred, ending the day as the third Centurion of England, after Duckett’s Brisc 140 and Crawley compiled 124. Pope’s partnership with Crawley, worth 137 runs, was a continuation of England dominance, and his efforts helped to start a team next to 400 runs before Panjinj. His knock showed confidence, elegance and precision against a bowling attack in Zimbabwe, which fought for control and consistency on a flat deck. The Pope took advantage of the lack of pressure, dismantling anything lightly with ease and rotating strike with the authority to keep the table.
Pope Fifth hundreds on English soil first day of one -off test
With this century, the Pope not only improved his personal sum, but also marked a significant turning point in his test career. This was his eighth test century overall and especially the fifth at home in England. Playing in his 56th test match and 98. Inings, the Pope has now accumulated more than 3,200 runs on a healthy average above 35. His record on home soil is particularly impressive, where he exceeded 1,720 runners on average more than 40 years, including eight fifties, including five centuries. This consistency in English conditions firmly established the Pope as a vital part of the best order of England, especially when it hit the number three. Far from home, he added over 1500 driving with three centuries and seven fifties, proving that it can be adjusted and delivered in different conditions. Its growing reliability on number three still adds depth and strength to the line of England, especially in the days when the top row goes to a strong beginning.
Historical feat: Pope among the elite no. 3 Centurion for England
Pope century was not just another landmark, but put it in a valued company among the best test performers of English number 3. Only three Englishmen, Wally Hammond, Ken Barrington and David GowerThey have achieved multiple test centuries on number three than the Pope. His seven centuries in this position emphasizes his exceptional contribution in one of the most challenging and most challenging and vital places in the order of hitting.
In addition, the pope’s eighth overall test has come against his eighth different international opponent, an impressive representation of versatility and adaptability to various bowling attacks through the conditions. The fact that the Pope continues to deliver these high influences, while still facing the pressure of competition for his place, adds a layer of resistance to his game. The English order of hitting remains in incredible hands, and the Pope has strengthened the middle row with such conviction and flair.
Here’s how the Netizens reacted:
The only England with multiple test hundreds on no. 3 of Ollie Pope are Ken Barrington, David Gower and Wally Hammond
– Ben Jones (@benjonescrichket) May 2, 2025
Ollie Pope becomes a third English dough today that has reached a century. First Ben Duckett. Then Zak Crawley. Now the pope. Top 3, up to three figures. And you wouldn’t want to bet on Joe Root, which makes him four. But probably not today. Probably… #Exvz
– Aatif Nawaz (@aaiaifnawaz) May 2, 2025
Zak Crawley, Ben Ducktt and Ollie Pope became the first first three in the history of tests that made two twice hundreds in the same
– Ben Gardner (@ben_wisden) May 2, 2025
It’s the eighth test Ollie Pope – one shy in the career of Tottta and Robin Smith. There are seven tons in three.
England is in a pretty good position if someone is in danger of losing their place.
– yas wound (@yas_wisden) May 2, 2025
Ollie Pope has eight hundred against eight different opponents. pic.twitter.com/zow8zzc9w
– Himanshu Pareek (@sports_himanshu) May 2, 2025
The only nation of Ollie Popa played and did not achieve 100 against Australia.
His highest result against them is 42.
– Rivan Akal (@ Rivanal31) May 2, 2025
Ollie Pope will need at least 100 more to keep your place aside after Bethell returns. The advantage for the pope is that it can hold and be flexible in the order of hitting and goes large when it gets 100
– Chatil Panditaskara (@chatilpandi) May 2, 2025
8️⃣TH test a hundred for Ollie Pope 💯#Cricket #ollepope #Exvz #Englandcricsket pic.twitter.com/af30aqqsfb
– Crickettimes.com May 2, 2025
Ollie Pope 🤝🏻 Trent Bridge. Again.
He loves to hit nottingham.Wonderful dough. Yes, I was always a fan, but however anyone can think that Crawley is better, it is beyond me. #Exvz
– Charlie 🏴🇪🇺 (@cas_rasen) May 2, 2025
1. Zak Crawley 1️⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣
2. Ben Duckett 1️⃣0️⃣0KLE
3. Ollie Pope 1️⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣Not a bad day for our best order 💪 pic.twitter.com/cc08skp4Sp
– England cricket (@englandcricsket) May 2, 2025
