The start was good but the end was just amazing! On the first day of England’s second Test against the West Indies, Ollie Pope’s undefeated century helped them reach 259 for 4. Ollie Pope tried his luck at many crucial times to build on Ben Duckett’s scorching start. Pope blasted the boundary on his way to 71 from 59 balls in the morning session. After Zak Crawley went to Alzarri Joseph’s third ball of the match, Alick Athanaze and Ollie Pope scored a huge partnership. That pair shared a 105-run stand for the second wicket. Ollie Pope went on to score 115* not out at the break. And Ben Stokes was 15 at that stage. West Indies missed too many opportunities on the field and with the ball. Firstly, the bowlers did not catch Ollie Pope on 46 in the final over. Athanaze failed to hold on to the long shot. They offered him another chance on 54 when he sliced Shamar Joseph to second slip, Jason Holder being the offender this time. Ollie Pope’s Amazing Century In that thrilling clash, Harry B
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