Pope: I just wanted to strip my game back
Ollie Pope on his century for Surrey against Leicestershire and Jamie Smith's promotion up to No. 3
10/04Result
9th Match, County Championship Division One at London, Apr 10-13 2026
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![Surrey]( "Surrey")
520 & 263/4d (62.3 ov) -
![Leicestershire]( "Leicestershire")
10/04Result
9th Match, County Championship Division One at London, Apr 10-13 2026
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![Surrey]( "Surrey")
520 & 263/4d (62.3 ov) -
![Leicestershire]( "Leicestershire")
Match Coverage
All Match NewsSmith, Pope continue strong form as Surrey secure high-scoring draw
Soporific batting surface has the last word in a match of 1,474 runs and only 24 wickets
Patel, Cox pile on the pain as Surrey face awkward final day
Leicestershire rack up 171-run lead thanks to innings of three hundreds and a 96
Rishi Patel leads Leicestershire fightback against wasteful Surrey
Top-flight newcomers show fight after conceding a hefty 520 at The Oval
Jamie Smith restates England credentials with second successive hundred
Surrey take command through 200-run stand between Smith and Ollie Pope
Can Leicestershire stint turn Weatherald into a man for all seasons?
Australia opener hopes short-term county stint can set him up for an Ashes return in 2027
