Ollie Pope Shines with Century as England Dominates Sri Lanka
England reaches 221 for three on a rain-affected first day at The Oval, with notable contributions from Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope.
- Ollie Pope scores an unbeaten 103, marking his seventh Test century against seven different opponents.
- Ben Duckett delivers an aggressive 86 from 79 balls, showcasing his attacking prowess.
- Sri Lanka's seam attack fails to capitalize on favorable conditions, struggling with poor execution and field settings.
- Play is disrupted for nearly three hours due to bad light and rain, frustrating the near-capacity crowd.
- Joe Root is dismissed for 13, ending his run of high scores in the series.
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