Ollie Robinson makes history with three wickets in first over

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Ollie Robinson makes history with three wickets in first over
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Ollie Robinson achieved a historic feat on June 5, becoming the first England bowler to take three wickets in the opening over of a Test innings. In his first Test since February 2024, Robinson's early dismissals of Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, and Rachin Ravindra left New Zealand reeling at 61/6 by stumps, still trailing England's first-innings total of 140. Robinson ended the day with impressive bowling figures of 4/10 in six overs. His performance marked a significant return, with Robinson previously contemplating the end of his England career. The match is the first Test of the series at Lord's.

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  • England scored 140 runs in their first innings.
  • New Zealand is at 61/6 by stumps on day one.
  • Robinson took figures of 4/10 from six overs.
  • Robinson did not play for England from February 2024 until now.
  • Conditions heavily favored fast bowlers throughout the day.
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Robinson, playing his first Test since February 2024, finished the day with figures of 4/10 from six overs as New Zealand ended the day still trailing England's first-innings total of 140.

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