England began their second innings in a strong position after a dominant bowling display put them in control on the second day of the first Test at Lord’s.
Ollie Robinson led the attack with a five-wicket haul, helping England dismiss New Zealand for just 113 runs. The performance gave the hosts a narrow but valuable first-innings lead of 27 runs heading into their next batting effort.
New Zealand’s innings never fully settled, despite a reprieve early on when a dropped catch by Ravindra gave Ben Duckett an extra life on 12. England’s bowlers capitalised on the pressure, with Josh Tongue removing both Glenn Phillips and Mitchell Smith to break the backbone of the batting order. Gus Atkinson also contributed, taking the wicket of O’Rourke with a sharp catch behind the bat.
Robinson then wrapped up the innings in style, completing his five-for by bowling Henry and sealing a commanding end to New Zealand’s reply.
With momentum firmly on their side, England turned to their second innings aiming to build on their advantage and further strengthen their position in the match.