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Robinson and Tongue take five wickets each at Headingley

8/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each claimed five wickets on day one at Headingley.
Pakistan were bowled out for 171 runs in 48.1 overs.
England were 112-2 at stumps, still 59 runs behind Pakistan.
Robinson dismissed Azan Awais lbw with the series’ first ball.
It was the first England pair with five-wicket hauls in an innings since 2006.

History

Historical Context

England’s 2006 Pakistan series ended 3-0, featuring the 4-8 August Headingley Test where Andrew Flintoff and Steve Harmison each took five wickets in a 167-run win and a later Oval forfeiture for ball-tampering. In 2023, Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue repeated the dual five-wicket haul on day one at Headingley, highlighting the enduring potency of England’s pace attack.

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Story summary

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each claimed five wickets on day one at Headingley.
Pakistan were bowled out for 171 runs in 48.1 overs.
England were 112-2 at stumps, still 59 runs behind Pakistan.
Robinson dismissed Azan Awais lbw with the series’ first ball.
It was the first England pair with five-wicket hauls in an innings since 2006.

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