Robinson strikes twice as New Zealand loses two wickets before tea
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 4:53 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
As match play resumes, New Zealand has lost Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell after 9.4 overs before tea. The match, ongoing, is being affected by rain, causing delays in play. England's Ollie Robinson took both wickets, moving New Zealand closer to a precarious position. The session has been marked by challenging conditions that may continue to impact the game.
- •New Zealand lost Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell to England's Ollie Robinson.
- •9.4 overs were completed before the tea break.
- •Match play continues amid rain interruptions.
- 4:53 PMThe Guardian Sport — Robinson strikes twice but rain halts England’s push for victory against New Zealand
- 2:44 PMESPNcricinfo — Robinson double-strike moves England closer between showers
"1st Test, D3: England, 140 & 226; New Zealand, 113 & 55-5 Ravindra and Mitchell fall to Robinson for second time in match Just 58 legal deliveries – plus one no ball – were bowled as rain dominated the third day here. It was an unsatisfyingly brief glimpse of action that nevertheless allowed England to upgrade their chances of victory in the first Test after their post-Ashes reset from probable to overwhelmingly likely. New Zealand scored 19 runs and lost two wickets, leaving them on 55 for five and still 199 from victory. The rate at which they scored illustrated the continuing difficulty of the batters’ task on this capricious surface and also a determination simply to survive until Sunday, with its promise of better weather and upgraded batting conditions. Continue reading...
"New Zealand lose Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell in the 9.4 overs of play possible before tea
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 6, 2026, 4:53 PMRobinson strikes twice but rain halts England’s push for victory against New Zealand
1st Test, D3: England, 140 & 226; New Zealand, 113 & 55-5 Ravindra and Mitchell fall to Robinson for second time in match Just 58 legal deliveries – plus one no ball – were bowled as rain dominated the third day here. It was an unsatisfyingly brief glimpse of action that nevertheless allowed England to upgrade their chances of victory in the first Test after their post-Ashes reset from probable to overwhelmingly likely. New Zealand scored 19 runs and lost two wickets, leaving them on 55 for five and still 199 from victory. The rate at which they scored illustrated the continuing difficulty of the batters’ task on this capricious surface and also a determination simply to survive until Sunday, with its promise of better weather and upgraded batting conditions. Continue reading...
- ESPNcricinfoJun 6, 2026, 2:44 PMRobinson double-strike moves England closer between showers
New Zealand lose Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell in the 9.4 overs of play possible before tea
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