Fans erupt as Kyle Jamieson put New Zealand on top before Ollie Robinson sparks England’s comeback on Day 1 of the first Test

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An unforgettable opening day of Test cricket unfolded at Lord’s on June 4, 2026, leaving fans breathless as the first Test between England and New Zealand swung like a pendulum. On a surface assisting the seamers, a staggering 16 wickets tumbled before bad light brought an early end to a chaotic day’s play. By the close of stumping, New Zealand found themselves at 61 for 6 after 19.2 overs, trailing England’s meager first-innings total of 140 by 79 runs.

Choosing to bowl first under overcast London skies, New Zealand’s bowling unit extracted immense response from the historic Lord’s pitch. Towering paceman Kyle Jamieson ran riot through the English batting lineup, capturing a sensational five-wicket haul to restrict the hosts to just 140 runs in 39.4 overs. Jamieson finished with brilliant figures of 5 for 62 from his 14 overs, using his immense height and steep bounce to dismantle the top and lower order.

England’s innings got off to a bumpy start when debutant Emilio Gay fell for 8, caught by Daryl Mitchell off Jamieson’s bowling in the sixth over. While Ben Duckett fought hard for his 19 off 37 balls, Nathan Smith pinned him leg-before to trigger a massive collapse. Will O’Rourke quickly joined the party by dismissing Jacob Bethell for 6 and the talismanic Joe Root for just 1 run, leaving England reeling at 34 for 4.

Middle-order batter Harry Brook counter-attacked brilliantly, hitting nine boundaries to bring up a gritty half-century. Brook top-scored with 56 runs off 71 deliveries, putting up a temporary resistance. However, Jamieson returned to slice through the remaining resistance. He clean-bowled wicketkeeper Jamie Smith for 16, forced an edge from England skipper Ben Stokes for 12, and trapped Gus Atkinson leg-before for 4. When Jamieson had Ollie Robinson caught behind for 15, he completed his deserved five-for. Nathan wrapped up the innings by dismissing Shoaib Bashir, leaving Josh Tongue stranded on 10 not out.

If New Zealand believed they had completely seized control of the ENG vs NZ match, England’s frontline paceman Robinson had other plans. Robinson turned the game on its head with an astonishing new-ball spell that ripped the heart out of the Blackcaps’ top order. Operating with immaculate discipline and lethal movement, Robinson finished the day with incredible figures of 4 for 10 from his 6 overs, including 3 maidens.

The visitors suffered a historic top-order collapse, collapsing to a minuscule 2 runs for 3 wickets within the first two overs. Robinson struck gold in his very first over, trapping opener Devon Conway leg-before for just 1. Two balls later, he forced a crucial edge from New Zealand’s modern great Kane Williamson, who departed for a two-ball duck, caught cleanly by Gay. Robinson then completed a magical over by pinning Rachin Ravindra leg-before for another duck.

Atkinson piled on the pressure from the other end, trapping New Zealand captain Tom Latham leg-before for 3 after a lengthy 21-ball vigil. Robinson then returned to bowl Mitchell for 12, leaving the Kiwis sweating at 20 for 5. Tongue kept the foot on the pedal by clean-bowling Tom Blundell for 4, reducing the score to 29 for 6.

Fortunately for the visitors, Glenn Phillips launched a crucial counter-offensive, hitting 31 not out off 34 balls with five boundaries and a six. Alongside debutant Nathan Smith (6 not out), Phillips guided New Zealand to 61 for 6 before bad light forced the players off the field, setting up a thrilling Day 2.

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16 wickets fell on the day as NZ still trail by 79 runs at the end of Day 1 of Lord's Test 🏏#ENGvNZ #NZ #LordsTest

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) June 5, 2026

Lord's honours board: updated. ✍️🏏✨

Kyle Jamieson adds his name to cricket's most iconic list with a superb five-for.

A milestone every cricketer dreams of, achieved at the Home of Cricket. 👏🔥#ENGvNZ #KyleJamieson #TestCricket #3rdManView |…

— Third Man View (@3rdManView) June 4, 2026

KYLE JAMIESON IN TEST CRICKET:

Matches – 20.Wickets – 85*.Average – 19.30.Economy – 2.70.5 wicket hauls – 6.10 wicket hauls – 1.

– Kyle Jemieson has ridiculous numbers in Test cricket. Today he picked yet another a 5 wicket haul Vs England. 🫡👏

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) June 4, 2026

“Harry Brook was courageous. He really took the game on,” Kyle Jamieson after sensational Test return at Lord’s👇 #ENGvNZ

— Siddharth Thakur (@fvosid) June 4, 2026

Matt HenryKyle JamiesonMark WoodAnrich NortjeWilliam O'Rourke

all bowlers who become extremely dangerous when the pitch offers pace, bounce or movement#ENGvsNZ

— Sumit Singh (@SumitSingh7781) June 4, 2026

FIVE WICKET HAUL FOR KYLE JAMIESON vs ENGLAND at LORDS

This is what happens when your confidence sky rockets after bowling a generational talent like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Everything else feels easy.

— Akul (𝑨𝑻10) (@Loyalsachfan10) June 4, 2026

KYLE JAMIESON'S NAME ON LORD'S HONOURS BOARD 🇳🇿

— Maina Singh (@Maina_Singhx77) June 4, 2026

Kyle Jamieson took a stunning 5 wickets for 62 runs on Day 1 of the 1st Test at Lord's , dismantling England's first innings for just 140 runs. Playing his first Test match since 2024, Jamieson picking up his sixth five-wicket haul in Tests #ENGvsNZ 😎👌.

— 🏏Cricket-Soccer⚽ Nostalgiation . (@RiteshJ88156274) June 4, 2026

Kyle Jamieson returns after 28 months… and straight onto the Lord’s Honours Board with a five-for.

— Fearless Baz 🇳🇿 (@Kiwiscricketfan) June 4, 2026

There are spells that win sessions.

There are spells that win matches.

And then there are spells that completely change the story.

England: 140 all out.

New Zealand: cruising towards a huge lead.

Ollie Robinson: 6 overs, 3 maidens, 10 runs, 4 wickets.

The scoreboard says…

— Mufaddal Shailu (@Shailu_15Jul) June 5, 2026

Ollie Robinson last played a Test Match in February 2024, this is a special way to announce himself again. What a breathtaking first over that was from Ollie.

A triple wicket maiden in a Test match is a stuff of dreams. Kiwis simply had little idea what was coming though, he…

— Akshat (@Akshatgoel1408) June 4, 2026

England Ollie Robinson on fire Vs New Zealand at Lord's

– Gets Devon Conway, Kane Williamson & Rachin Ravindra in single over 🥶

– Kiwis is big Trouble 😵‍💫

— MANU. (@IMManu_18) June 4, 2026

Ollie Robinson Has Turned This Match In England's Favour Completely With Just One Over

— Aryan Goel 2.0 (@AryanGoelNew) June 4, 2026

DREAM OVER FOR OLLIE ROBINSON VS NEWZEALAND

• He got three wickets in a over

• He got the wicket of Devon Conway, Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra

• England is all out on 140/10

• Kyle Jamieson took 5 wickets

— Hot cricket club (@SportsTectician) June 4, 2026

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