Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Robinson's First-Ball Wicket Rocks Pakistan Before Rain Interrupts Play
Pakistan had a very difficult start against England.
Azan Awais was out from the first ball of the Test match.
The umpire said the ball hit his leg before it could hit the stumps.
A video review confirmed that the decision was correct.
Ollie Robinson then dismissed Shan Masood, who had scored five runs.
Pakistan was briefly 6-2 before rain stopped the game.
Play was halted after only 9.4 overs and later resumed.
England had chosen to bowl because the conditions were cloudy and helpful for the bowlers.
Ollie Robinson dismissed Azan Awais lbw with the first ball of the Test at Headingley.
Awais reviewed the decision, but replays showed three reds and Pakistan lost the review.
Robinson soon dismissed Shan Masood for five, leaving Pakistan 6-2.
Heavy rain halted play after 9.4 overs, with Pakistan later at 23-2.
Robinson finished his opening spell with 2-12 as Joe Root returned as England captain.
- Who
- Ollie Robinson dismissed Pakistan batters Azan Awais and Shan Masood; Joe Root captained England.
- What
- Pakistan lost two early wickets, including one from the first ball, before rain interrupted the Test.
- When
- On Day 1 of the first Test; the date was not specified in the articles.
- Where
- Headingley, England.
- Why
- Robinson found movement in overcast conditions, while rain later halted play.
- First wicket
- Azan Awais was dismissed lbw by Ollie Robinson with the first ball.
- Review
- Awais reviewed the decision, but replays showed three reds and Pakistan lost the review.
- Second wicket
- Shan Masood was dismissed lbw for five, leaving Pakistan 6-2.
- Rain interruption
- Heavy rain stopped play after 9.4 overs; Pakistan were later reported at 23-2.
- Bowling figures
- Robinson finished his opening spell with figures of 2-12 from five overs.
- Pakistan record
- It was only the second time Pakistan had lost a wicket with the first ball of a Test; the previous instance was against India in 1983.
- Robinson milestone
- Robinson became the fourth bowler to take a first-ball Test wicket in England.
