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Jamieson 5-for, Robinson 4-for seal NZ win

6/5/2026

Summary

England dominate

England led by 79 runs after New Zealand were 61/6 at Lord’s on June 4, 2026.
Kyle Jamieson took five wickets for 62 runs in 14 overs, sparking England’s low total.
Ollie Robinson claimed four wickets for 10 runs in six overs, including a triple-wicket maiden.
Harry Brook top-scored with 56 off 71 balls as England were all out for 140, Glenn Phillips remaining unbeaten on 31 off 34 balls for New Zealand.

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Robinson Recalled

Robinson’s recall was triggered by a December text from England coach Brendon McCullum after he played grade cricket for Sydney University.
Despite 76 wickets in 20 Tests, Robinson was omitted from the 2024 Ashes because of fitness doubts.
A back injury forced Robinson out of the February 2024 Test versus India in Ranchi, extending his hiatus.
New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson suffered a back stress fracture in February 2024, delaying his return.

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O'Rourke Strikes

A two-hour rain delay created bowler-friendly conditions that produced 16 wickets on day one.
Emilio Gay debuted, replacing Zak Crawley, and was out for eight after a first-ball four.
Matt Henry bowled four overs for New Zealand after a back spasm ended his spell.
Rod Tucker stood in his 100th Test as umpire during New Zealand’s innings at Lord’s.
Will O'Rourke took 3-38, dismissing England captain Joe Root among his wickets.

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Tucker Milestone

Stadium lights were switched on at 2:30 p.m. but stayed too dim, prompting an early tea and early stumps because of bad light.
Umpire Rod Tucker marked his 100th Test by raising his right finger three times for two dismissals.
New Zealand pacemen Kyle Jamieson (2.07 m) and Will O’Rourke (1.97 m) bowled together for the first time since February 2024, keeping the innings at 29 runs at stumps and narrowly avoiding the world-record low total of 26 set in 1955.

History

Historical Context

During England’s MCC tour of New Zealand in March 1955, the visitors dismissed the hosts for just 26 runs—the lowest innings total in Test history—helping secure a 2-0 series win. The five-month sea-travel tour, which generated £26,000 in gate receipts, highlighted England’s dominant bowling and set a benchmark for future low-scoring collapses.

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England dominate

England led by 79 runs after New Zealand were 61/6 at Lord’s on June 4, 2026.
Kyle Jamieson took five wickets for 62 runs in 14 overs, sparking England’s low total.
Ollie Robinson claimed four wickets for 10 runs in six overs, including a triple-wicket maiden.
Harry Brook top-scored with 56 off 71 balls as England were all out for 140, Glenn Phillips remaining unbeaten on 31 off 34 balls for New Zealand.

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