England's Batting Blitz: Duckett, Crawley, and Pope Smash Centuries Against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge
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England dominated the first day of their one-off test match against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge, amassing 498 runs for the loss of three wickets. Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, and Ollie Pope each scored centuries, with Duckett hitting 140, Crawley 124, and Pope remaining not out at 169. The aggressive batting display highlighted England's preparation for upcoming series against India and the Ashes in Australia.
Key Points
England scored 498 runs for three wickets on the first day of their test match against Zimbabwe.
Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, and Ollie Pope scored centuries, contributing significantly to England's total.
Duckett's century came off 134 balls, Crawley's off 171, and Pope was not out at 169.
England's aggressive batting was aimed at preparing for future series against India and the Ashes.
Zimbabwe's bowling attack struggled to find a consistent line and length, allowing England to capitalize on numerous scoring opportunities.
