Olly Pope achieved the highest test score of 142 when England competed with New Zealand for tea 331-2 on the third day of the second test at Trent Bridge, and Joe Root was undefeated. Soared to 109.
In response to New Zealand’s huge first inning score of 553, the Pope and Root made the most of their obedient pitch to relieve pressure on England.
Thanks to the pair’s overwhelming display, England expects to approach New Zealand’s total in matches that could be directed to a high-scoring draw.
The Pope’s second test century, and his first British land event, came after the British captain Ben Stokes handed him a surprise promotion to third place at the beginning of the series.
This was the Pope’s first testton since scoring 135 points in South Africa in January 2020.
The 24-year-old England location has had serious suspicions over the past few years due to shoulder injuries and lack of body shape.
However, the Pope, who batting in a position never before seen in England or Sally before the first test, repaid the faith of Stokes and Brendon McCallum coaches.
After handing over the role to Stokes earlier this year, Route, freed from the oppressive bondage of the English captain, feels vibrant himself when he spreads all his strokes in the 27th century test century. was.
The route, which requires only 116 balls to reach the fastest test ton, has resumed from a break at Rose for the second consecutive century.
Winning his match, 115 led England to a thrilling five-wicket victory over the test world champion in the opening game of the three-game series.
Earlier, Alex Leeds summarized his best test score of 67 before becoming the only English batter to die in the first two sessions on Sunday.
Daryl Mitchell’s Test-Saturday’s Best 190 and Tom Blundell’s 106 put New Zealand in pole position.
However, England was able to recreate New Zealand’s success in conditions that were perfectly suited for batting.
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Lee resumed on the 34th, but the Pope did not roll 51 overnight as he survived the catch Mitchell dropped on Saturday.
Lee, who scored a maximum of 31 in the first eight test innings, reached 50 out of 109 with a bordered clip.
However, after the drink broke, Lee lost his concentration and unnecessarily chased a wide ball from Matt Henry, edging Mitchell with a slip.
Shortly before lunch, Root escaped when he threw Trent Boult at Tim Southee at the top edge.
Within his ton of contact distance, the Pope whipped the vault four times in the middle of the wicket and reached the milestone with two comfortable drives.
Joy and relief were imprinted on the Pope’s face as he absorbed the applause of the crowd and received a warm hug from Root after his 14th first class hundred.
Route joined the party with four people and generated 50 rapid fires with just 56 balls.
England scored at a blazing pace, and the Pope’s towering 6 away from Henry was a characteristic stroke of his innings.
As the stand accelerated beyond 150, the boundaries continued to flow from both players.
The route was so lucky that he reached the century with a miscue cut that flashed past the stump before triumphantly swinging his bat towards his teammates in the dressing room.
