Tongue and Robinson share unique five-wicket haul honor at Headingley
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:21 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 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
"Incredible scenes as the groundsman was able to cut the match ball in half so that Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue could share it after each getting five-wicket hauls.
"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.
- Sky Sports—Robinson and Tongue cut match ball in half after each getting five-fors!
Incredible scenes as the groundsman was able to cut the match ball in half so that Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue could share it after each getting five-wicket hauls.
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