Nottingham (United Kingdom): Joe Root Brilliant innings of 163 not out and ollie pope Massively hit his highest test score of 145 England reached 473-5 against New Zealand At the conclusion of the game on the third day of second test,
Responding to New Zealand’s mammoth first innings total of 553, Root and Pope took full advantage of a humble pitch with a blistering run at Trent Bridge on Sunday.
Thanks to the pair’s impressive performances, England are in a position to match or surpass New Zealand’s total in a Test match, which could be destined for a high-scoring draw with two days to go.
Freed from the oppressive shackles of England’s captaincy after the role was handed over to Stokes earlier this year, Root was in a lively mood with a full series of strokes in his 27th Test century.
Only 116 balls were needed to reach his fastest Test century, picked up by Root where he scored his second consecutive century at Lord’s.
His match-winning team of 115 not out gave England a thrilling five-wicket win over Test world champions in the opening match of the three-match series.
Strengthening his case for what is regarded as England’s greatest batsman ever, Root’s fourth Test century this year took the 31-year-old into rare air.
He became the 12th highest run-scorer in Test history during his innings, surpassing Pakistan’s Younis Khan and India’s Sunil Gavaskar.
Pope’s second Test century came after the England captain was given a surprise promotion to number three Ben Stokes at the beginning of the series.
It was Pope’s first Test century since scoring an unbeaten 135 in South Africa in January 2020.
The 24-year-old’s place in England has been in doubt several times due to a shoulder injury and lack of form.
But, before the first Test for England or Surrey, batting in a position he had never occupied before, Pope repaid Stokes and the coach’s trust. Brendon McCullum,
Earlier, Alex Lee compiled his highest Test score of 67 to set the tone for England’s scintillating day, with a total of 383 runs.
Just before lunch, Root runs out Trent Boult by top-edging Tim Southeewho allowed the ball to swing through his hands and lifted it above his head in a failed bid to take a difficult catch.
Within touching distance of his ton, Pope hit Boult through mid-wicket for four and reached his milestone with a comfortable drive for two.
There was a look of joy and relief on Pope’s face as he soaked up the applause of the crowd and received a warm hug from Root after his 14th first-class century.
Root enjoyed a stroke of luck and shone behind his stumps before waving his bat with a wrong cut to reach his century.
Pope’s innings came to an end when, after replacing his damaged pad in the first ball, he pulled Boult the wrong way and Matt Henry was caught diving.
Although purists would have questioned the approach in the Test setting, Stokes opted for brute force as he embraced McCullum’s desire to play for England with aggression at all times.
he crumpled Kyle Jamieson The New Zealand bowler limped with a clear injury to match his flailing ego to hit a six in the midst of a flurry of boundaries.
New Zealand said that Jamieson was “off the field after experiencing severe pain in his lower back. He is currently being evaluated by medical staff”.
Stokes’ 33-ball cameo ended on 46 when he slogged one too many times off Bracewell and was caught by Boult.
Ben Fox successfully overturned the decision behind the catch after a review, which revealed that he had not touched Henry’s delivery.
Fox, who enjoyed another moment of good luck will young Caught by Southee, got out after scoring 24 not out.
It was the day of the peerless route and he reached 150 with a brilliant flick to the boundary for the 13th time in Tests.
Responding to New Zealand’s mammoth first innings total of 553, Root and Pope took full advantage of a humble pitch with a blistering run at Trent Bridge on Sunday.
Thanks to the pair’s impressive performances, England are in a position to match or surpass New Zealand’s total in a Test match, which could be destined for a high-scoring draw with two days to go.
Freed from the oppressive shackles of England’s captaincy after the role was handed over to Stokes earlier this year, Root was in a lively mood with a full series of strokes in his 27th Test century.
Only 116 balls were needed to reach his fastest Test century, picked up by Root where he scored his second consecutive century at Lord’s.
His match-winning team of 115 not out gave England a thrilling five-wicket win over Test world champions in the opening match of the three-match series.
Strengthening his case for what is regarded as England’s greatest batsman ever, Root’s fourth Test century this year took the 31-year-old into rare air.
He became the 12th highest run-scorer in Test history during his innings, surpassing Pakistan’s Younis Khan and India’s Sunil Gavaskar.
Pope’s second Test century came after the England captain was given a surprise promotion to number three Ben Stokes at the beginning of the series.
It was Pope’s first Test century since scoring an unbeaten 135 in South Africa in January 2020.
The 24-year-old’s place in England has been in doubt several times due to a shoulder injury and lack of form.
But, before the first Test for England or Surrey, batting in a position he had never occupied before, Pope repaid Stokes and the coach’s trust. Brendon McCullum,
Earlier, Alex Lee compiled his highest Test score of 67 to set the tone for England’s scintillating day, with a total of 383 runs.
Just before lunch, Root runs out Trent Boult by top-edging Tim Southeewho allowed the ball to swing through his hands and lifted it above his head in a failed bid to take a difficult catch.
Within touching distance of his ton, Pope hit Boult through mid-wicket for four and reached his milestone with a comfortable drive for two.
There was a look of joy and relief on Pope’s face as he soaked up the applause of the crowd and received a warm hug from Root after his 14th first-class century.
Root enjoyed a stroke of luck and shone behind his stumps before waving his bat with a wrong cut to reach his century.
Pope’s innings came to an end when, after replacing his damaged pad in the first ball, he pulled Boult the wrong way and Matt Henry was caught diving.
Although purists would have questioned the approach in the Test setting, Stokes opted for brute force as he embraced McCullum’s desire to play for England with aggression at all times.
he crumpled Kyle Jamieson The New Zealand bowler limped with a clear injury to match his flailing ego to hit a six in the midst of a flurry of boundaries.
New Zealand said that Jamieson was “off the field after experiencing severe pain in his lower back. He is currently being evaluated by medical staff”.
Stokes’ 33-ball cameo ended on 46 when he slogged one too many times off Bracewell and was caught by Boult.
Ben Fox successfully overturned the decision behind the catch after a review, which revealed that he had not touched Henry’s delivery.
Fox, who enjoyed another moment of good luck will young Caught by Southee, got out after scoring 24 not out.
It was the day of the peerless route and he reached 150 with a brilliant flick to the boundary for the 13th time in Tests.