Archive · 25 May 2025
Stokes Defends Pope After England Victory Over Zimbabwe
England's cricket team played against Zimbabwe.
England won easily, with a big score led by Ollie Pope's century.
Shoaib Bashir bowled well, taking many wickets.
Ben Stokes defended Pope against critics.
It was a warm-up match before a busy schedule.
The match ended quickly, with England dominating throughout.
England defeated Zimbabwe by an innings and 45 runs in a Test match.
The match took place at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
Ollie Pope scored 171 runs for England.
Shoaib Bashir took nine wickets in the match.
Ben Stokes defended Ollie Pope, dismissing criticism of his place in the team.
- Who
- England and Zimbabwe cricket teams
- What
- England defeated Zimbabwe by an innings and 45 runs
- When
- May 2025
- Where
- Trent Bridge, Nottingham
- Why
- As a warm-up before a busy Test schedule and to prepare for the upcoming India series.
England's View
Critics' View
Ollie Pope's Performance
England's View
Ollie Pope's place in the team is secure and defended by Ben Stokes.
Critics' View
Ollie Pope's performance was questioned before the match, with some believing his place was under threat.
- Match Result
- England won by an innings and 45 runs
- Top Wicket Taker
- Shoaib Bashir
- Venue
- Trent Bridge, Nottingham
- Ollie Pope's Score
- 171
- Shoaib Bashir's Wickets
- 9
Sources
Best slip catch ever? Harry Brook stunner leaves Ben Stokes spellbound
Captain Ben Stokes rethinks England Lions plans ahead of India Test series
England beat Zimbabwe by an innings and 45 runs in one-off Test
England prepare for India Tests with innings victory over Zimbabwe
England register dominant victory against Zimbabwe in one-off Test
England Beat Zimbabwe Comfortably In Four-Day Test At Trent Bridge
