‘Bhaisaab Ashes main kya haal karega ye Australia ka’ – Fans awestruck as Ollie Pope notches fastest ever Test double hundred in England

On day two of the one-off test at Lord’s on Friday, England declared having a lead of 352 runs, and Ireland squandered three wickets in an effort to postpone an inevitable loss. Josh Tongue, the English seamer making his test debut, claimed a total of three Test wickets as well as an additional one after James McCollum had to withdraw due to injury. The four-day Test ought to be finished in three days. After England declared post-tea and smashed out 524-4 at a run rate of 6.33, Ireland were 97-3 after stumps, 255 runs behind.

Ben Stokes’ double hundred versus South Africa in Cape Town during the year 2016 was the second-fastest by an English player, coming in at number seven in Test cricket with a 207-ball total. With an innings score of 199, Pope had to face the third delivery of the 83rd over, and the crowd were curious to see how the batter would reach his first double-century in Test cricket.

By moving down the pitch and attacking Andy McBrine, the English batter decided to accomplish the feat in the most audacious way possible. The batsman hoisted his bat in delight after smoking the offering past wide long-on for a six. Standing ovations were given to Pope by the audience at Lords. Given that it was an English cricketer’s second-fastest double century, the fans on social media flooded him with appreciation. 

When Ollie Pope went out for 205, recording his first double century, the call came. Joe Root added a sharp 56, while Ben Duckett dominated the morning play and hit 182 at higher than run a ball. England are expected to win this match sooner rather than later and this match has been one-sided as soon as the coin went up for a toss. They have been potent with the ball and have been attacking the Irish batters with intent and proper field placements to offer no room for freedom while they bat. 

Fans awestruck as Ollie Pope notches fastest ever Test double hundred in England: –

Double hundred by Ollie Pope in just 207 balls. What a stupendous knock by Pope, he's batting exceptionally.

Maiden double ton in Tests for Pope! pic.twitter.com/sBhXKehlV7

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 2, 2023

https://twitter.com/Lord_KLR_/status/1664652157721690115?s=20

https://twitter.com/EL_DORADO_1818/status/1664651696268795905?s=20

It was Ireland.

— Tom Gravestone (@Whygravestone) June 2, 2023

Even then should have a test series with Zimbabwe too

— Mr. Odd (@MrOdd16870399) June 2, 2023

https://twitter.com/RizGuyWithNoJob/status/1664652322121863170?s=20

Bashing Ireland doesn't give wtc final spot for England

— Renganathan M (@RenganathanM10) June 2, 2023

Isse zyada competitive toh afg vs SL match tha aaj ka

— DC HYPE (@17xDC) June 2, 2023

https://twitter.com/Kaarthicherry/status/1664667392771801088?s=20

England just killing test cricket with this type of batting

— Manan (@__Manan__04) June 2, 2023

https://twitter.com/aiqibirshad/status/1664672016107032576?s=20

Stat Padding before the Ashes?

— Axciem (@AxciemG) June 2, 2023