England pacers Robinson and Tongue take five wickets each against Pakistan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:22 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each claimed five wickets as Pakistan was bowled out for 171 on the first day of the Test in Headingley. England finished the day at 112 for 2, trailing by 59 runs. Robinson struck first with a wicket on the opening ball, removing top-order batsmen, while Tongue completed the innings. The two bowlers decided to split the match ball, with ground staff cutting it in half for them as a unique keepsake.
- •Robinson takes 5 for 51 and Tongue 5 for 46.
- •Pakistan was bowled out for 171 on day one.
- •England ends the day at 112 for 2.
- •Robinson took a wicket with the first ball of the match.
- •Both bowlers share the match ball as a keepsake.
- 3:22 PMYahoo Sports — England pacers cut Pakistan Test match ball in half after first innings; here's why
"Robinson took 5 for 51 and Tongue claimed 5 for 46 as Pakistan were bowled out for 171 on the first day of England's first Test under Joe Root's second stint as full-time captain following Ben Stokes' retirement from international cricket.
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