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England bowlers split match ball after dual five-wicket hauls
In the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley, England bowlers Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue achieved the rare feat of taking five-wicket hauls in the same innings. Robinson finished with 5-51 and Tongue with 5-46, helping to dismiss Pakistan for 171. To commemorate the shared achievement, the duo decided to have the match ball split in half by the groundstaff.
The match also marks the beginning of Joe Root’s second stint as England Test captain. During the opening days, Root reached a significant milestone by scoring his 68th Test fifty, equaling Sachin Tendulkar’s career record.
England established a commanding position during the match, reaching 366 for eight by the close of the second day, holding a 195-run lead. Despite Harry Brook narrowly missing a century after being dismissed for 91, England remains in a strong position to push for victory.
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England cricket team · Headingley · Headingley Cricket Ground · Joe Root · Josh Tongue · Ollie Robinson · Pakistan Cricket Board · Pakistan cricket team
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The series is critical for both teams' chances in the 2027 World Test Championship. samacharnama.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Joe Root has scored two centuries and seven half-centuries against Pakistan. samacharnama.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] England and Pakistan are competing in a three-match Test series. samacharnama.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Joe Root's highest Test score is 262, achieved against Pakistan. samacharnama.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Joe Root stated he has evolved as a player and person since his initial captaincy experience. samacharnama.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The first Test match of the series begins in Leeds. samacharnama.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Joe Root maintains an average of 53.10 against Pakistan in Test cricket. samacharnama.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Joe Root has scored 1,487 runs in 31 innings against Pakistan between 2015 and 2024. samacharnama.com