New Zealand struggles against England's bowling on day two at Lord's
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 7:16 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
New Zealand trails by 218 runs after struggling at 36-3 in their second innings against England in the first Test at Lord's, now on day two of five. England previously collapsed from a strong position, losing four wickets for just one run. Ollie Robinson took 5-39 as New Zealand was bowled out for 113 in their first innings. Despite adverse weather forecasts, a result is likely with England having a significant advantage heading into the third day.
- •New Zealand 36-3, chasing 254 runs.
- •Ollie Robinson recorded 5-39 in New Zealand's first innings.
- •England collapsed from a strong position, losing four wickets for one run.
- •Match is on day two of five at Lord's.
- •Poor batting conditions with uneven bounce contribute to match dynamics.
- 7:16 PMBBC Sport — 17 wickets fall as England take control on another action-packed day
- 6:12 PMYahoo Sports — England have huge chance amid more Lord's chaos
- 6:09 PMBBC Sport — England have huge chance amid more Lord's chaos
"England have a golden opportunity for victory in the first Test against New Zealand despite a chaotic collapse of four wickets for one run in 11 balls on the second day at Lord's.
"England have a golden opportunity for victory in the first Test against New Zealand despite a chaotic collapse of 4-11 on the second day at Lord’s.
"England have a golden opportunity for victory in the first Test against New Zealand despite a chaotic collapse of 4-11 on the second day at Lord’s.
Sources
External links- BBC SportJun 5, 2026, 7:16 PM17 wickets fall as England take control on another action-packed day
England have a golden opportunity for victory in the first Test against New Zealand despite a chaotic collapse of four wickets for one run in 11 balls on the second day at Lord's.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 6:12 PMEngland have huge chance amid more Lord's chaos
England have a golden opportunity for victory in the first Test against New Zealand despite a chaotic collapse of 4-11 on the second day at Lord’s.
- BBC SportJun 5, 2026, 6:09 PMEngland have huge chance amid more Lord's chaos
England have a golden opportunity for victory in the first Test against New Zealand despite a chaotic collapse of 4-11 on the second day at Lord’s.
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