Ollie Robinson takes four wickets on Test return as England lead New Zealand at Lord’s
5 verified8 unconfirmed
Ollie Robinson marked his return to Test cricket with four wickets as New Zealand closed day one of the opening Test on 61-6, replying to England’s 140 all out at Lord’s. The match is the first Test of the series between the two sides. Robinson had not played for England in nearly two years before being recalled for this fixture. His bowling helped give England a first-innings lead of 79 runs.
What’s verified
Ollie Robinson returned to Test cricket after a two-year absence.
He took four wickets on day one.
New Zealand ended the day at 61-6.
England were bowled out for 140 in their first innings.
The match is the first Test of the series at Lord’s.
Not yet confirmed
Robinson took three wickets in his first over, including a triple-wicket maiden, dismissing Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, and Rachin Ravindra in the space of four balls, according to one report.
His fourth wicket was Daryl Mitchell, bowled playing a leave, per the same report.
Harry Brook scored 56 off 71 balls, top-scoring for England, one source stated.
England lost the toss, that report added.
Kyle Jamieson took 5-62 for New Zealand, one source noted.
The day saw 16 wickets fall overall, and rain delays affected play, according to that same report.
England debutant Emilio Gay took a catch to dismiss Williamson, one source said.
Robinson’s bowling figures were 4-10 from six overs, per that source.
Key figures
Ollie Robinson, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Emilio Gay, Kyle Jamieson
Sources: BBC News, Sky Sports
