In Eng vs Zim historic Test match, Oli Pope made history: set an unbeaten record.

Delhi: A historic four -day Test match is being played between England and Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge. Actually, the 22 -year long wait of the Zimbabwe cricket team is finally over. Zimbabwe has returned to Test cricket on the land of England. England batsmen performed brilliantly in this Test match. Oli Pope, Jack Carouly and Ben Docket scored a century and brought the team to a strong position. Captain Ben Stokes declared the innings on a score of 565 runs. During this time the Pope made a special record.

Oli Pope’s brilliant century

Oli Pope, who came to bat at number three, scored fierce runs. He played a fast innings of 171 runs off 166 balls. His innings included 24 fours and 2 sixes. This was the eighth century of his Test career. The special thing is that he has scored 8 centuries against 8 different countries so far.

World record made your name

Oli Pope has now become the first batsman who has scored the first 8 centuries of Test career against 8 different countries. He has scored a century against India, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies and now Zimbabwe. No such batsman could do before this.

Made debut in 2018

Oli Pope made his England Test team debut in 2018. So far, he has played 55 Test matches and has scored 3130 runs. These include 8 centuries and 15 half -centuries. He has 7833 runs in first class cricket. He is constantly doing well for the team.

Contribution of other batsmen

Apart from Oli Pope, Jack Carouly and Ben Docket also scored brilliant centuries. Harry Brook also scored 58 runs. Due to all these, the England team reached a strong score. Blessing Mujarbani took 3 wickets from Zimbabwe.

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