Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue take five wickets each for England

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue take five wickets each for England
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Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each claimed five wickets on the first day of England's Test against Pakistan at Headingley. The visitors were bowled out for 171 runs. Robinson's performance included a wicket with the first ball of the series, and the duo shared a cricket ball cut in half as a unique souvenir. The first Test of this series is currently ongoing.

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  • Robinson took five for 51 runs on the opening day.
  • Tongue also recorded five wickets against Pakistan.
  • Pakistan was dismissed for 171 runs in total.
  • The match is being held at Headingley.
  • England's first Test against Pakistan is in progress.
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Robinson and Tongue take five wickets each in first Test Ball cut in half so duo could share honour against Pakistan A ball cut in half was the solution to Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue’s novel problem. Courtesy of a helpful member of the Headingley ground staff, the two quicks shared the souvenir after each took five wickets on the opening day of England’s first Test against Pakistan, with the visitors bowled out for 171. “You don’t really have too many halves of cricket balls, so it’ll be something that we never forget,” said Robinson, showing off his share in his post-match press conference as he reflected on his haul of five for 51, including a wicket with the first ball of the series. Continue reading...

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