Fast bowler Mark Wood missed bowling due to a left hamstring issue, with medical scans pending to assess his fitness ahead of the first Test.

Stokes reported feeling good after bowling 16 overs and remained bemused by several dismissals, as England steels for the first Test starting later in November.

England’s bowlers, including Potts, Bashir, and Will Jacks, bowled economically in parts on a flat deck that offered limited assistance to bowlers.

England’s Ollie Pope struck his first Ashes tour century, finishing 113 off 108 balls with 16 boundaries and a six, as England built a massive total of 426 all out following a 182-run opening stand from Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley.

England’s openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett anchored the day with a 182-run stand, providing a solid base on a flat pitch before Pope’s late-century surge.

Pope’s three-figure milestone came as England declared or closed on 426, with Stokes contributing a solid 77 and provide resilience after early wobbles.

Young all-rounder Jacob Bethell claimed three late wickets, offering a glimpse of depth, while Bashir and Will Jacks conceded runs and dismissed fewer opponents.

The broader context includes related reads on Stokes, Jofra Archer, and Wood’s injuries, and discussion of England’s preparation strategy.

The three-day warm-up functioned as a low-key build-up to the Test series, with England using a Lions outfit while Australia’s stars played in the Shield, and some hints of Bazball-inspired plans against Australia.

Crawley described the pitch as flat and noted weather and flies as challenges while England prepared for the series.

Stokes reacted emotionally to his spell, a moment mirrored by observers and signaling his belief in England’s momentum heading into the Ashes.

Brook again showed intent with aggressive shots, while Root was dismissed LBW to Matthew Potts, interrupting England’s push for time at the crease.