The Ashes, Ollie Pope completes 8,500 First-Class runs: Key stats
What's the story
Star England batter Ollie Pope has raced past 8,500 runs in First-Class cricket. Pope reached the landmark on Day 1 of the ongoing opening Ashes Test against Australia at Perth's Optus Stadium. The number-three batter, who accomplished the feat with his 10th run, went on to play a 46-run knock. Notably, he rescued the visitors following a horrendous collapse. Here are his stats.
Knock
A vital knock from Pope's blade
Mitchell Starc struck thrice in the first over as England were reduced to 39/3. Pope then joined forces with Harry Brook, as the two batters tried to play a rescue act with a half-century stand. They added 55 runs before Pope fell to Cameron Green. However, the former batted with great intent and played several fine shots at different regions.
FC stats
24 hundreds in FC cricket
Pope hammered four fours en route to his 58-ball 46. Playing his 127th FC game as per ESPNcricinfo, the 27-year-old batter has completed 8,536 runs at an average of 45-plus. The tally includes 24 tons besides 33 fifties (HS: 274). Notably, Pope made his FC debut in March 2017 for Surrey. He played his first Test for England 18 months later.
Tests
Here are his Test numbers
In Test cricket, Pope has completed 3,653 runs from 62 games at an average of 35.46. This includes nine tons and 16 half-centuries. The 46 was Pope's best score across 11 Ashes innings as he averages a poor 18.45 against Australia (203 runs). 113 of his Ashes runs have come Down Under at 16.14. Meanwhile, Pope averages 31.18 in away Tests, managing 1,559 runs.