Ollie Robinson leads England's bowling attack against New Zealand at Lord's
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 6:32 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
The first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's sees a dramatic first day with 16 wickets falling. England was bowled out for 140 in less than 40 overs, with Kyle Jamieson taking five wickets. In response, Ollie Robinson claimed 4 for 10, leaving New Zealand struggling at 61 for 6 at stumps. Michael Vaughan criticized the Lord's pitch for inconsistent bounce despite the entertaining nature of the match, citing concerns over its quality as a Test wicket.
- •England bowled out for 140 in the first innings.
- •Kyle Jamieson takes five wickets for New Zealand.
- •Ollie Robinson's 4 for 10 puts New Zealand under pressure.
- •New Zealand ends day one at 61 for 6.
- •Pitch conditions raise concerns from Michael Vaughan.
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — ‘That is not Test cricket’: Michael Vaughan blasts ‘unacceptable’ Lord's pitch vs. New Zealand as bowlers wreak havoc
- 4:15 PMYahoo Sports — 'Royally entertained' Michael Vaughan slams Lord's pitch after 16-wicket first day in England-New Zealand Test
"Former England captain Michael Vaughan has questioned the quality of the Lord's pitch after 16 wickets fell on the opening day of the first Test between England and New Zealand, saying the surface showed signs of inconsistent bounce and was not a good Test wicket despite producing an entertaining contest. England were bowled out for 140 in less than 40 overs on Thursday, with New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson taking five wickets. England responded strongly with Ollie Robinson claiming 4 for 10, reducing New Zealand to 61 for 6 at stumps.
"Former England captain Michael Vaughan heavily criticised the Lord's pitch after 33 wickets fell across two days, claiming the surface is "not up to standard."
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 6:32 PM‘That is not Test cricket’: Michael Vaughan blasts ‘unacceptable’ Lord's pitch vs. New Zealand as bowlers wreak havoc
Former England captain Michael Vaughan heavily criticised the Lord's pitch after 33 wickets fell across two days, claiming the surface is "not up to standard."
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 4:15 PM'Royally entertained' Michael Vaughan slams Lord's pitch after 16-wicket first day in England-New Zealand Test
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has questioned the quality of the Lord's pitch after 16 wickets fell on the opening day of the first Test between England and New Zealand, saying the surface showed signs of inconsistent bounce and was not a good Test wicket despite producing an entertaining contest. England were bowled out for 140 in less than 40 overs on Thursday, with New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson taking five wickets. England responded strongly with Ollie Robinson claiming 4 for 10, reducing New Zealand to 61 for 6 at stumps.
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