Pope answers Surrey’s prayers in capital clash

By Charlie Bennett

All smiles: Will Jacks starred with bat and ball for SurreyGARETH Batty believes Ollie Pope is the best young batsman in the country after he and Jamie Overton steered Surrey to a five-wicket win against rivals Middlesex at the Oval.Overton’s bludgeoned three sixes in a 10-ball 24 to rescue the hosts, who appeared destined to fall short of their target after Middlesex’s spin attack slowed their progress in the middle overs.But it was also a promising day for England star Pope, who made a welcome return to form by striking four boundaries in an unbeat...

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