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Pope Ton Continues England Revival After India Collapse

HEADINGLEY, LEEDS, ENGLAND, JUN 21 – Ollie Pope's unbeaten century helped England cut India’s lead to 262 runs at Headingley, despite Jasprit Bumrah taking three wickets for India on day two of the first Test.

  • India scored 471 runs in the first innings against England in the first Test at Headingley after being 430 for 3 before a late collapse.
  • India's strong position faltered as they lost their last seven wickets for 41 runs, allowing England's bowlers to stage a comeback.
  • Key Indian contributions included Shubman Gill's 147, Yashasvi Jaiswal's 101, and Rishabh Pant's 134, while Ben Stokes and Josh Tongue took four wickets each.
  • England reached 209 for 3 at stumps, trailing India by 262 runs, with Ollie Pope unbeaten on 100 despite multiple dropped catches.
  • Ben Duckett expressed satisfaction with the team's bowling performance, noting that bowling the opposition out for under 500 was a solid effort, and remained hopeful about England's prospects if they have a strong start tomorrow.
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The AgeThe Age
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Pope brings up century

Ollie Pope scored his ninth Test hundred and his second against India on day two of the first Test.

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Ollie Pope century leads England fightback against India at Headingley

LEEDS, England (AP) — Ollie Pope and his latest century spearheaded England to 209-3 after India was bowled out for 471 on day two Saturday of the test series opener at Headingley.

·Marinette, United States
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Ollie Pope century silences critics as England fight back against India

Pope’s unbeaten century led England to 209 for three at stumps in reply to India’s 471.

·London, United Kingdom
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