New Zealand 61/6 in 19.2 Overs | ENG vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: England eye first innings lead after Ollie Robinson’s dream return rocks New Zealand

Few players could have imagined a better return to Test cricket than the one Ollie Robinson produced on the opening day at Lord’s. Playing his first Test since February 2024, Robinson tore through New Zealand’s top order and left the visitors struggling at 61-6 by stumps on Day 1.

The fast bowler needed only one over to change the mood of the match completely. He dismissed Devon Conway, Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra in the same over, sending the Lord’s crowd into celebration after a difficult day watching England get bowled out for just 140. Robinson finished the day with remarkable figures of 4-10 from six overs.

The conditions certainly helped the seamers, with heavy cloud cover and movement off the pitch, but Robinson still had to make the most of those conditions. His performance was also emotional because it marked a successful comeback after a long absence from Test cricket. Reflecting on the moment, Robinson said: “Feels a bit surreal, I couldn’t have dreamt being back. It was so loud. I was in a bit of a daze and just trying to focus. The crowd were amazing, it’s one of the loudest I’ve heard them here.” England will hope he can continue the same form on Day 2 and help secure a first-innings lead.