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Ollie Robinson's Four-Wicket Return Gives England Edge over New Zealand

England's Ollie Robinson marked his return to Test cricket with four wickets at Lord's as New Zealand closed day one on 61-6, trailing the home side by 79 runs. England are seeking to level the two-match series with a win.

  • Ollie Robinson took four wickets on his return to Test cricket for England
  • New Zealand closed day one on 61-6, trailing England by 79 runs
  • The two-match series is currently one-nil in favour of New Zealand

England's Ollie Robinson marked his return to Test cricket with a four-wicket haul as New Zealand were reduced to 61-6 at the end of day one at Lord's. The home side will be seeking to capitalise on their advantage in the second innings.

The Kiwis, who won the opening match of the two-match series by 267 runs, were in trouble from the very start, with Robinson taking the wickets of Devon Conway and Kane Williamson to leave the visitors at 20-2.

Despite a 44-ball 29 from Henry Nicholls, New Zealand were unable to build on the early momentum and were eventually bowled out for 209. England, meanwhile, finished the day on 130-1, with Zak Crawley and Rory Burns at the crease.

Speaking after the day's play, England captain Ben Stokes praised Robinson's return to form, saying: 'Ollie has worked incredibly hard to get back to this point. His pace and skill are a huge asset to our team.'

The second Test continues at Lord's on day two, with England seeking to level the series with a win.

Why this matters: The two-match series between England and New Zealand is a significant contest in the lead-up to the 2023 Ashes series against Australia. A win for England would be a major boost to their chances of regaining the Ashes.

What this means for you: What this means for you: The outcome of this series will have a significant impact on England's chances of regaining the Ashes against Australia in 2023.

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