Ollie Pope showcased outstanding form, scoring an unbeaten 148, as England gained a crucial 126-run lead on Day three of the first Test against India in Hyderabad. At stumps, England stood at 316/6, with Ollie Pope (148) and Rehan Ahmed (16*) forming an unbeaten 41-run partnership.
Day three began with India resuming their innings at 421/7, but Joe Root and Rehan Ahmed’s spin wizardry saw India bowled out for 436. This gave England a lead of 190 as they entered their second innings.
While England lost Zak Crawley early, Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett steadied the ship with a 68-run partnership for the second wicket. Pope’s patient century in 154 balls demonstrated resilience. Despite losing Ben Stokes for six, Pope and Ben Foakes added 112 runs for the sixth wicket, securing a 100-plus run lead for England.
The day concluded with England positioned at 316/6, holding a significant advantage in the Test match. Ollie Pope’s brilliant century was a standout performance, shaping England’s dominance on Day three of the Hyderabad Test.
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