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 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.
- •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.
- 12:58 PMYahoo Sports — No winners in England and New Zealand's sorry pitch battle
"Ollie Robinson led the England seam attack superbly, but New Zealand were defeated on a pitch that once again did Test cricket no favours.
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