Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Ollie Robinson Matches Kapil Dev’s Rare First-Ball Feat
Ollie Robinson bowled the very first ball of the match for England.
He got Pakistan’s Azan Awais out immediately.
This gave England an excellent start.
The match was being played at Headingley in Leeds.
Joe Root was captaining England in his first game as full-time captain during his second stint.
Root had won the toss and decided that England would bowl first.
The report says Robinson matched a rare achievement last accomplished by Kapil Dev in 1983.
England and Pakistan were playing the first day of their series.
Ollie Robinson dismissed Pakistan’s Azan Awais with the first ball of the match.
The feat reportedly made Robinson the first player since Kapil Dev in 1983 to achieve it.
The event occurred on the opening day between England and Pakistan.
England captain Joe Root won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Robinson’s wicket gave England an early advantage at Headingley in Leeds.
- Who
- England pacer Ollie Robinson dismissed Pakistan batter Azan Awais, with Joe Root captaining England.
- What
- Robinson took a wicket with the first ball of the match, reportedly matching Kapil Dev’s rare 1983 feat.
- When
- On the first day of play; no calendar date is provided.
- Where
- Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds.
- Why
- Joe Root won the toss and chose for England to bowl first, allowing Robinson to open the attack.
- Player
- Ollie Robinson
- Dismissed batter
- Azan Awais
- Opposition
- Pakistan
- Venue
- Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds
- Toss decision
- Joe Root chose to bowl first
- Historical comparison
- Kapil Dev’s 1983 achievement
- Match context
- First day of England’s series against Pakistan