1st In 147 Years: England's Ollie Pope Sets Historic Record. Not Even Don Bradman Or Sachin Tendulka..

Pope's heroics led England to a famous victory over South Africa.

Ollie Pope has become the first England batsman in 147 years to score a century in each innings of a Test match on debut. The 20-year-old's heroics helped England to a famous victory over South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. Pope's first-innings century was a magnificent 135, while he made 108 in the second innings. He is the first Englishman to score a century in each innings of a Test match on debut since WG Grace in 1873. Pope's performance was all the more impressive given that he was playing in only his second Test match. He made his debut in the Boxing Day Test against South Africa in Port Elizabeth, where he scored 61 and 39. Pope's centuries have helped England to take a 2-1 lead in the four-match series. They will now head to Centurion for the fourth and final Test, which starts on Friday.

Pope's performance has drawn comparisons to some of the greatest batsmen in history.

His ability to score runs in both innings of a Test match on debut is a rare feat. Only a handful of players have managed to do it, including Don Bradman, Sachin Tendulkar, and Jacques Kallis. Pope's performance has also been praised by his teammates. Captain Joe Root said that Pope is "a special talent" and that he has a "bright future" ahead of him. "He's a very talented player," said Root. "He's got a lot of time, he's got a lot of skill, and he's got a lot of hunger. He's a very exciting player to watch." Pope's centuries have come at a crucial time for England. They were in danger of losing the series after losing the first Test in Pretoria. However, Pope's heroics have helped them to turn the series around. England will now be confident of winning the series in Centurion. Pope is likely to play a key role in their victory.