Robinson's Five-Wicket Haul Sets Up Thrilling Lord's Finish as New Zealand Chase 218
The first Test at Lord's is finely balanced after two days of fluctuating fortunes in the series opener.
The story
At Lord's, the first Test between England and New Zealand has reached a captivating stage, with New Zealand needing 218 runs to win with seven wickets in hand at the close of Day 2. England were bowled out for 140 in their first innings, to which New Zealand responded with 113. England's second innings saw them post 226, with debutant Emilio Gay contributing a fifty. The day belonged to England pacer Ollie Robinson, who made a strong return to the Test side by claiming 5/70 in New Zealand's first innings, dismantling their batting lineup. New Zealand finished the day on 36/3, setting up a tense third day. Meanwhile, in Mullanpur, India elected to bat first in their one-off Test against Afghanistan. KL Rahul scored a superb century, guiding India to 304/3 at stumps on Day 1. Shubman Gill also passed his half-century, while Rishabh Pant provided some late impetus with quick runs.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan vs Australia | ODI | Pakistan won by 4 wickets | Josh Inglis 65 (Australia), Shaheen Afridi 3/32 (Pakistan) |
| Sri Lanka vs West Indies | ODI | Sri Lanka won by 41 runs | |
| England vs New Zealand | Test | New Zealand need 218 runs with 7 wickets remaining | Ollie Robinson 5/70 |
| India vs Afghanistan | Test | India 304/3 at stumps Day 1 | KL Rahul 100* (India) |
Series in play
England v New Zealand. 1st Test, match poised at Lord's
Afghanistan tour of India. Only Test, Day 1 completed in Mullanpur
Sri Lanka tour of West Indies. 1st ODI, Sri Lanka lead 1-0
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| World Test Championship | 1. Australia (87.50%), 2. New Zealand (77.78%), 3. South Africa (75.00%) | The top two teams will progress to the final in 2027. |
| ICC Men's Test Rankings | 1. Australia | Australia currently holds the top spot in Test cricket. |
| ICC Men's ODI Rankings | 1. India | India is the current top-ranked team in One Day Internationals. |
| ICC Men's T20I Rankings | 1. India | India leads the rankings in the T20 International format. |
What we'll be watching
- England vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Day 3 (June 6, 2026, Lord's, London)
- India vs Afghanistan, Only Test, Day 2 (June 6, 2026, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur)
- West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI (June 6, 2026, Sabina Park, Kingston)
- Bangladesh vs Australia, 1st ODI (June 8, 2026)
- West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI (June 8, 2026, Sabina Park, Kingston)
- West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I (June 11, 2026)
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