Thu Jul 24 17:10:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Pope Reaches 3,500 Test Runs Mark in Manchester**

**Manchester, UK** – England’s Ollie Pope has reached a significant milestone in his Test career, surpassing 3,500 runs on Day 2 of the ongoing fourth Test against India at Old Trafford. The 27-year-old, a linchpin in England’s batting lineup, achieved the feat in his 60th Test match, reaching the landmark with his 13th run in the second innings.

Pope entered the fray with England in a strong position after a solid opening partnership. His consistent performance has solidified his place as a key top-order batsman for England since his debut against India in 2018 at Lord’s.

To date, Pope averages around 35 in his Test career, accumulating nine centuries and 15 half-centuries. He has demonstrated his ability to perform both at home and abroad, with nearly 2,000 of his runs scored on home soil, including six centuries. In away matches, he has amassed 1,513 runs in 28 Tests, averaging 30.87 with three centuries and seven half-centuries, according to ESPNcricinfo.

Against India, Pope has scored over 700 runs in 17 Tests, including two centuries. Notably, he has scored a Test century against every opponent he has faced except Australia. The Manchester crowd erupted when he reacher the milestone, celebrating the achievements of the young batter.

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