Azan Awais dismissed first ball as Pakistan struggles in England Test
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:54 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
In the first Test against England at Headingley, Pakistan opener Azan Awais was dismissed on the very first ball by Ollie Robinson, making him only the second Pakistani opener to achieve this dubious feat. Robinson's delivery resulted in an lbw decision, which Pakistan unsuccessfully reviewed. Following Awais's dismissal, Pakistan faced significant pressure, reaching 150 for 7 by tea. Robinson continued to excel, capturing four wickets in the match so far, putting England in a commanding position early in the series.
- •Pakistan reached 150/7 by tea on the first day.
- •Ollie Robinson has taken 4 wickets so far.
- •Awais joins Mohsin Khan as a Pakistani opener dismissed first ball.
- •Robinson achieved the feat on his return to the Test side.
- 9:54 PMYahoo Sports — First in 43 years! Azan Awais matches unwanted Pakistan record in England Test
"Pakistan's opening batsman, Azan Awais, faced an unfortunate fate as he was dismissed on the very first ball of the Test match by a brilliant lbw delivery from Ollie Robinson. Joining the ranks of elite England bowlers, Robinson's stellar performance continued, leading to him claiming four wickets. Pakistan struggled significantly, reaching just 150/7 by the tea break, after Robinson's dominant spell.
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