Ollie Pope

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Ollie Pope Profile

Ollie Pope, born in Chelsea, Middlesex, is one of the most promising talents in the English cricket circuit. Making his Test debut against India at Lord’s in 2018, Pope quickly showcased his batting prowess. With a stylish right-handed technique, he has been a significant contributor to England’s Test side, especially under the leadership dynamics of Stokes and McCullum. Despite an initial indifferent start, Pope’s career took a positive turn, with him becoming a pivotal player in England’s Test lineup. His standout performance came during the South African tour, where he notched up his maiden Test century, leading England to a memorable victory at Port Elizabeth. Beyond the international arena, Pope’s journey began with Surrey, where he displayed consistent performances, making him a player to watch in the coming years.

Ollie Pope Stats

Ollie Pope Batting Career Summary

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
Test	38	67	5	2136	205	34.45	3472	61.52	4	11	243	11	48	1
FC	90	143	16	6403	274	50.41	9776	65.49	18	24	791	39	114	1
List A	31	28	5	767	93*	33.34	965	79.48	0	5	52	11	9	0
T20	47	45	11	1055	62	31.02	783	134.73	0	3	100	15	19	0

Ollie Pope Bowling Career Summary

Format

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Wkts

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Ave

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SR

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Test

38

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FC

90

1

6

10

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10

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List A

31

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T20

47

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Ollie Pope Recent Matches

Match	Batting Performance	Date	Ground	Format
England vs Australia	42 & 3	28-Jun-2023	Lord’s	Test # 2508
England vs Australia	31 & 14	16-Jun-2023	Birmingham	Test # 2507
England vs Ireland	205	01-Jun-2023	Lord’s	Test # 2504
Surrey vs Kent	34	18-May-2023	The Oval	FC
Surrey vs Essex	26 & 47	04-May-2023	Chelmsford	FC

Debut of Ollie Pope

Format	Opponent	Date	Venue
Test	India	09 – 12 August, 2018	Lord’s, London
First-Class	Oxford MCCU	28 – 30 March, 2017	Oxford
List A	Yorkshire	28 August, 2016	Leeds
T20	Essex	07 July, 2017	Chelmsford

World Cup Performances – Early Days

• There is no specific mention of Ollie Pope’s participation in any World Cup tournaments.

Notable Achievements

• Ollie Pope made a significant transition from a T20 strokemaker to a heavy Championship run-scorer.
• He contributed 986 runs at an average of 70.43 to Surrey’s title-winning season in 2018.
• Pope scored his maiden Test century against South Africa, leading England to victory at Port Elizabeth.
• He became England’s youngest centurion since Alastair Cook.
• Pope was a key figure in England’s red-ball revolution under Stokes and McCullum.

Style of Play

Ollie Pope is known for his stylish right-handed batting. He has been a crucial player for England, especially in the Test format, occupying the No.3 position. His batting is characterized by energetic cuts and pulls, and he’s known for driving the game forward with a positive style of play.

International Career

• Pope made his Test debut against India in 2018.
• He played a significant role in England’s tour of South Africa, where he scored his first Test century.
• He was part of the England Test team that played against Australia in 2023.

IPL and Domestic Cricket Performances

• Pope began his domestic cricket journey with Surrey, signing for them in 2016.
• He made his Championship debut for Surrey against Middlesex at The Oval.
• His T20 debut for Surrey was in the 2017 NatWest T20 Blast.
• Pope was part of Surrey’s title-winning campaign in 2018.

Future Prospects

Under the leadership of Ben Stokes, Pope has taken on more responsibility, both on and off the field. He has shown promise and is expected to play a pivotal role in England’s future cricketing endeavors.

Trivia

• Pope is a part-time wicketkeeper.
• He was part of a historic moment when Surrey fielded four teenagers against Middlesex, a first since World War 2.
• Pope was on standby as a concussion substitute during the Ashes summer but remained unused.

FAQs of Ollie Pope

Q1. When did Ollie Pope make his Test debut for England?

A: Ollie Pope made his Test debut for England against India at Lord’s on August 9, 2018.

Q2. Where did Ollie Pope score his maiden Test century?

A: Ollie Pope scored his maiden Test century against South Africa at Port Elizabeth in January 2020.

Q3. Which county team does Ollie Pope represent in domestic cricket?

A: Ollie Pope represents Surrey in English domestic cricket.