Tongue and Robinson both take five wickets as England bowls out Pakistan
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 5:34 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue achieved significant individual success on day one of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley. Both bowlers secured five-wicket hauls, helping to dismiss Pakistan for 171 runs. This strong bowling performance sets the tone for the match, where England seeks to establish a firm position. The innings saw a mix of disciplined bowling from England against Pakistan's batting lineup, indicating a competitive start to the Test series.
- •Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue take five wickets each.
- •Pakistan bowled out for 171 on day one.
- •The match is taking place at Headingley.
- •England is looking to capitalize on this strong bowling display.
- 7:25 PMBBC Sport — Robinson and Tongue guide England to strong start against Pakistan
- 7:06 PMYahoo Sports — Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue skittle Pakistan as Joe Root’s England make strong start to first Test
- 7:04 PMESPNcricinfo — Robinson, Tongue share ten as England dominate opening day
- 5:34 PMBBC Sport — England's two-man show - Tongue and Robinson take five wickets each
"Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue both took five-wicket hauls to put England in early control of the opening Test against Pakistan at Headingley, as the home side closed on 112-2 at stumps on day one, just 59 runs behind the tourists' first-innings total of 171.
"Ollie Robinson was branded 'exceptional' by team-mate Josh Tongue after both pace bowlers bagged five-wicket hauls as England bowled Pakistan out for 171 runs on day one of the first Test match at Headingley.
"Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue have a day to remember as they both take five-wicket hauls, as England bowl Pakistan out for 171 on day one of the first Test at Headingley.
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External links- BBC SportAug 19, 2026, 7:25 PMRobinson and Tongue guide England to strong start against Pakistan
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue both took five-wicket hauls to put England in early control of the opening Test against Pakistan at Headingley, as the home side closed on 112-2 at stumps on day one, just 59 runs behind the tourists' first-innings total of 171.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 7:06 PMOllie Robinson and Josh Tongue skittle Pakistan as Joe Root’s England make strong start to first Test
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue both took five wickets on the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan
- ESPNcricinfoAug 19, 2026, 7:04 PMRobinson, Tongue share ten as England dominate opening day
Pakistan blown away for 171 before England's batters start strongly at Headingley
- BBC SportAug 19, 2026, 5:34 PMEngland's two-man show - Tongue and Robinson take five wickets each
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue have a day to remember as they both take five-wicket hauls, as England bowl Pakistan out for 171 on day one of the first Test at Headingley.
- Sky Sports—'Exceptional' Robinson hailed as he and Tongue cut match ball in half
Ollie Robinson was branded 'exceptional' by team-mate Josh Tongue after both pace bowlers bagged five-wicket hauls as England bowled Pakistan out for 171 runs on day one of the first Test match at Headingley.
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