England lead by 27 after Robinson's five-wicket haul at Lord's

05 Jun 2026 07:08PM

LONDON, June 5 : England established a 27-run first-innings lead after New Zealand were bowled out for 113 in the first session of day two of the opening test at Lord's on Friday.

• New Zealand resumed on 61-6 after Ollie Robinson marked his return to England’s test side with a four-wicket haul on day one.

• Glenn Phillips was bowled for 34 by Josh Tongue in the second over of the day.

• Tongue (3-40) bowled Nathan Smith (15) in his next over.

• Matt Henry came out to bat despite suffering back spasms on day one and was bowled for a duck by Robinson, who finished with a five-wicket haul (5-39) to earn a place on the Lord's honours board.

• Kyle Jamieson, who also took five wickets in the first innings, was unbeaten on 38 off 29 in an entertaining knock that featured three sixes.

Source: Reuters