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England secures 115-run victory over New Zealand in first Test at Lord's

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 12:58 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

England secures 115-run victory over New Zealand in first Test at Lord's

Summary

England achieved a 115-run win against New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's, highlighted by Ollie Robinson's strong performance with three early wickets. Gus Atkinson also excelled, claiming a five-wicket haul. Both teams struggled with a challenging pitch that did not favor Test cricket, leading to New Zealand being dismissed for under 150 runs on two occasions. The match took place on June 8, 2026, marking a significant moment for England after recent disappointments in the Ashes.

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By the Numbers

•Ollie Robinson was named man of the match for three wickets.
•Gus Atkinson took five wickets, marking a strong comeback.
•New Zealand struggled on a poor pitch, dismissed for under 150 twice.
•This Test was essential for England following their Ashes performance.
•The match took place at Lord's on June 8, 2026.

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12:58 PMYahoo Sports — No winners in England and New Zealand's sorry pitch battle

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Ollie Robinson led the England seam attack superbly, but New Zealand were defeated on a pitch that once again did Test cricket no favours.
— Yahoo Sports

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