Pope Scores Century Amid Bumrah’s Wickets, England Trails India at Headingley

On the second day of the first Test at Headingley, England faced a strong challenge after India posted a formidable first innings total of 471 runs, highlighted by Rishabh Pant's century. Jasprit Bumrah led India's bowling attack with a three-wicket haul, including crucial dismissals of Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, and Joe Root, momentarily halting England's momentum. Despite Bumrah's brilliance and some dropped catches by India, England's Ollie Pope played a resilient and defiant innings, reaching his ninth Test century and remaining unbeaten at 100, effectively keeping England in the contest. Pope's innings was marked by his ability to withstand Bumrah's pace and seam, and he was fortunate to survive a dropped catch on 60, which proved vital. England ended the day at 209-3, still trailing by 262 runs but with hope of mounting a strong response. The match remains poised as England showed resilience against a formidable Indian bowling attack, with Pope's century a key highlight.