Tongue and Robinson share unique five-wicket haul honor at Headingley
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:43 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
On the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan, England seamers Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson each took five-wicket hauls, leading to a unique solution: splitting the match ball in half. Tongue recorded figures of 5-46, while Robinson took 5-51, helping dismiss Pakistan for 171 after England won the toss. By the close of play, England was 112-2. This marks the first time in 20 years that two England bowlers have achieved five wickets in the same innings. Robinson's performance follows a recent personal milestone, becoming a father just days before the match, enhancing the significance of his achievement on the field.
- •England seamers Tongue and Robinson each take five wickets.
- •England leads Pakistan by 112 runs at close of play.
- •Both bowlers split the match ball as a unique memento.
- •Robinson marked the occasion shortly after the birth of his child.
- •This is the first England pair with five-wicket hauls since 2006.
- 10:43 PMYahoo Sports — Tongue & Robinson cut Headingley ball in half
- 10:33 PMBBC Sport — Tongue & Robinson cut Headingley ball in half
"England seamers Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson find a solution as to who keeps the ball after the both claim a five-wicket haul at Headingley - split it in half.
"England seamers Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson find a solution as to who keeps the ball after the both claim a five-wicket haul at Headingley - split it in half.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 10:43 PMTongue & Robinson cut Headingley ball in half
England seamers Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson find a solution as to who keeps the ball after the both claim a five-wicket haul at Headingley - split it in half.
- BBC SportAug 19, 2026, 10:33 PMTongue & Robinson cut Headingley ball in half
England seamers Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson find a solution as to who keeps the ball after the both claim a five-wicket haul at Headingley - split it in half.
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