Twitter Reactions: England pull strong start against Sri Lanka on Day 1 of The Oval Test
England finished Day 1 by scoring 221 runs, losing three wickets in the process.
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England and Sri Lanka continue their ongoing Test series by facing off in the third Test. Both sides locked horns for the final Test of the series at the Kennington Oval, London, from September 6. Having won the first two Tests of the series, England have already won the series, but they will hope for a clean sweep with another good showing in the third Test.
The third clash between England and Sri Lanka began with the hosts coming in to bat first after losing the toss. As England came out to bat, the side got off to a subpar start as opener Dan Lawrence was sent packing for just five runs in 21 deliveries.
However, Ben Duckett played a marvellous innings to stabilise the game for the hosts. Duckett scored 86 runs in 79 deliveries, alongside Ollie Pope, who played another brilliant knock.
Pope finished the day unbeaten on a score of 103* runs in just as many deliveries. The in-form Joe Root failed to go big in the first innings, as he was dismissed by Lahiru Kumara on a score of 13 runs.
Furthermore, Harry Brook also stayed unbeaten on a score of eight runs as England managed to score 221 runs, losing three wickets in the process on day 1. The day had to be called off midway due to bad lighting, and only 44.1 overs were bowled on the first day.
As for Sri Lanka, Lahiru Kumara and Milan Rathnayake were the only wicket takers for their side on the first day, with Kumara striking twice and Rathnayake taking one wicket as well. The side will hope to improve on day 2 and dismiss Ollie Pope, who looks set on the crease.
Here's how X reacted to day 1 of the third ENG-SL Test:
Brilliant 100 from Ollie pope .. England 221 for 3 .. and off again for bad light .. Seriously Test cricket has a problem ..
β Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) September 6, 2024
England captain Ollie Pope celebrates scoring a century. pic.twitter.com/TMxdaarMOS
β Kyle Andrews (@K_AndrewsPhotos) September 6, 2024
Ollie Pope today... πππ
β Philip Chapman ππ (@pgpchappers) September 6, 2024
Need to do some editing of this image pic.twitter.com/khQdEHpDv4
What an excellent run a ball century for Ollie Pope. Just what the doctor ordered! That will silence the critics for a while. Seven centuries against 7 different countries. #ENGvSL pic.twitter.com/LrRZxs9zzU
β Howard Hodgson (@HodgsonHoward) September 6, 2024
Entertaining inning from Ben duckett comes to an end, He missed well deserved century by playing scoop shot. The Bazball mindset π #ENGvSL pic.twitter.com/TpIHFBp8ox
β Sa HiB (LQ) (@SaHib__143) September 6, 2024
A very rare and beautiful SIX by Ben Duckett.#ENGvsSLpic.twitter.com/AUvoP8LIPc
β Don Cricket π (@doncricket_) September 6, 2024
"Ollie Pope looks in great touch, but every few overs he plays a reckless shot. Itβs like heβs determined to throw away the chance to score big on a pitch he thrives on. Just focus and bat, Pope!"#olliepops #ECB pic.twitter.com/xFpZk0MiiA
β Krishna (@onlineKrishna12) September 6, 2024
Ollie Pope answers the @MichaelVaughan with brilliant hundred.
β Sports Zone (@rohit_balyan) September 7, 2024
He was questioned,was under serious pressure.He was playing for his place and finally silenced all his critics with magnificent century. pic.twitter.com/fkxtxGBWE6
Ollie Pope is averaging 45 this test match summer. 43 at number three. He now has six test tons against six different opponents. Can we now put to rest this media charade that his place is even close to being under pressure.
β Adam Sutherland (@AdamSants_) September 6, 2024
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