England’s Ollie Robinson returns to Test cricket at Lord’s with a destructive new-ball spell as rain disrupts the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand. On a rain-affected pitch, England are bowled out for 140. In New Zealand’s reply, the tourists are reduced to 61 for 6 while chasing 254, with Robinson central to the collapse. Multiple reports say Robinson strikes in his first over back after more than two years away from Test cricket, taking three wickets in that over and lifting England’s position as the innings unfolds. The condensed nature of play and the heavy rainfall mean several wickets fall across a limited number of overs. By the close of day one, New Zealand are 61 for 6, trailing England by 79 runs. Other coverage adds that Robinson ultimately finishes with a five-wicket haul on his return, including further wickets after his opening spell, while both teams’ pace attacks benefit from a surface that helps the ball move. The overall match state leaves England holding a first-innings advantage heading into the next day.