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England’s Robinson Takes 4-10 as New Zealand Slumps to 61-6 at Lord’s
Ollie Robinson’s 4-10 left New Zealand 61-6 after England were bowled out for 140, with Harry Brook’s 56 the top score.
On Thursday, England were bowled out for 140 at Lord's, leaving New Zealand reeling at 61-6 by stumps in a chaotic opening day of Test cricket.
Aside from Harry Brook, who scored 56, England's top seven batters struggled against swinging conditions, unable to build partnerships or find consistency against the pace attack.
New Zealand bowler Kyle Jamieson claimed 5-62 in his first Test since February 2024, but England's Ollie Robinson snatched the spotlight with 4-10 from six overs, including three wickets in his opening over.
Trailing by 79 runs, New Zealand finished the day on 61-6, with Glenn Phillips leading a late counterattack unbeaten on 31 as the visitors fought to avoid following on.
The tourists require near-miraculous batting on day two to secure a first-innings lead, as volatile conditions and inconsistent strokeplay continue to define this anarchic Test series under Brendon McCullum's leadership.