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England vs New Zealand 2nd Test, Day 3: Joe Root, Ollie Pope Centuries Fuel England Fightback Against New Zealand

Joe Root swaggered to a majestic 163 not out and Ollie Pope hit his highest Test score of 145 as rampant England reached 473-5 against New Zealand at close of play on the third day of the second Test. Replying to New Zealand's mammoth first innings score of 553, Root and Pope took full advantage of a docile pitch with a blistering run-spree at Trent Bridge on Sunday. Thanks to the pair's commanding displays, England are in position to match or pass New Zealand's total in a Test that could be destined for a high-scoring draw with two days left.

Root, Pope hit tons as England respond strongly in second test

NOTTINGHAM, England :Joe Root scored his fastest test century while Ollie Pope struck a superb 145, as England launched a stirring fightback to reach 473-5 at the close of play on the third day of the second test against New Zealand on Sunday.

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Joe Root Smashes His Fastest Ton, Also Equals Virat Kohli And Steve Smith For This Massive Test Record

Joe Root swaggered to a ton yet again to continue his rich vein on the third day of the second Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Replying to New Zealand's mammoth first innings score of 553, Ollie Pope and Root took full advantage of a docile pitch to ease the pressure on England. Thanks to the pair's commanding displays, England will expect to get close to New Zealand's total in a match that could be destined for a high-scoring draw. Pope's second Test century (145 off 239 balls), and his first on English soil, came after he was handed a surprise promotion to number three by England captain Ben Stokes at the start of the series. It was Pope's first Test ton since scoring 135 not out in South Africa in January 2020.

Pope, Root hit centuries to lead England fightback

NOTTINGHAM, England :Ollie Pope scored a superb 142 not out and Joe Root struck his fastest test ton as England advanced to 331-2 at tea on the third day of the second test against New Zealand on Sunday.

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England vs New Zealand 2nd Test, Day 3: Joe Root, Ollie Pope Centuries Fuel England Fightback Against New Zealand

Root, Pope hit tons as England respond strongly in second test

Moeen Ali teases England Test return

Joe Root Smashes His Fastest Ton, Also Equals Virat Kohli And Steve Smith For This Massive Test Record

Pope, Root hit centuries to lead England fightback

Ollie Pope and Joe Root reach centuries as runs continue to flow at Trent Bridge

Cricket-Pope leads England fightback in second test

Kevin Pietersen reveals interest in England coaching job - "I would like to help"