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Ollie Robinson Sets New Benchmark in Test Bowling

Ollie Robinson has made headlines in Test cricket by achieving the best bowling average among bowlers with over 100 wickets since World War I. His remarkable performance during the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston has solidified his status as one of England's top bowlers. With a record of 102 wickets at an average of 19.10 in just 24 Tests, Robinson's achievements place him among cricket legends. Meanwhile, Pakistan continues to struggle both on and off the field, facing challenges that have affected their performance. Discover more about Robinson's historic milestone and England's dominance in this gripping match.
By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 9, 2026, 20:07 IST

Robinson Achieves Historic Bowling Milestone

Ollie Robinson, the England fast bowler, has distinguished himself in Test cricket by achieving the best bowling average among bowlers with over 100 wickets since World War I, standing at an impressive 19.10. He reached the 100-wicket mark in just 24 Tests, making him one of the joint-fifth fastest English bowlers to do so since World War II, alongside cricketing greats like Ian Botham, Derek Underwood, Steve Harmison, Graeme Swann, and Tony Lock.

England's Dominance Over Pakistan at Edgbaston

Pakistan's challenges both on and off the field have continued, as their struggles in Test cricket persisted into the third Test match. After losing the toss, Pakistan's captain Babar Azam saw England's Joe Root opt to have them bat first. The Pakistani team faced a disastrous beginning, compounded by off-field issues that led to significant changes in the lineup, including the debut of three new players.


During the first session of the third and final Test at Edgbaston, England's pace attack exerted total control over a faltering Pakistan team. Josh Tongue delivered an outstanding performance with figures of 3/23, while Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer each took two wickets. Robinson continued to demonstrate his economical bowling style, finishing with figures of 2/9 from eight overs, as Pakistan struggled to reach 100/7 by lunch.