England top order batter Ollie Pope slammed his 5th Test century and his maiden vs India in the IND vs ENG Test. He became only the 4th English batter to manage a century in India since 2016. Adding more to accolades, this was Pope’s second Test century in Asia.
Back in 2022, Pope slammed 108 against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. But his ton in Hyderabad holds greater significance. Pope has taken the reins of England’s innings. He has now stitched a strong partnership with Ben Foakes to put England out of the danger zone.
Ollie Pope is only 4th England batter to score a ton in India since 2016
Keaton Jennings – 2016
Moeen Ali – 2016
Joe Root – 2021
Ollie Pope – 2024
Second innings hundreds vs India in India since 2018
107 Dimuth Karunaratne Bengaluru 2022
100* Ollie Pope Hyderabad 2024
-> Also Pope’s first century in second innings (fifth overall)
Ollie Pope continues to frustrate India. With a gritty knock he has taken England’s lead to cross 50. India are in the desperate need for wickets and Pope continues to showcase his class.
After a mere 1 run knock in the 1st innings, Pope redeemed himself with a sensational gritty century post Tea on Day 3 in Hyderabad.
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