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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Pa Sport Staff

INSANE: Ollie pope puts champions surrey in control against hampshire - The Real Truth

Ollie Pope in batting action for Surrey (Andrew Matthews/PA) - (PA Archive)

An unbeaten half-century by Ollie Pope helped Surrey gain the upper-hand over Hampshire on day two of their Rothesay County Championship fixture.

Reigning champions Surrey had endured a tough first day at Kia Oval after a battling draw at Essex earlier this month but dismissed Hampshire for 219 to establish a potentially crucial 34-run first-innings lead.

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