Ollie Robinson Reaches 100-Wicket Milestone in Tests, Achieves Feat During PAK vs ENG 3rd Test 2026
Ollie Robinson has achieved a significant milestone, completing 100 Test wickets during the 3rd Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston on September 9, 2026. The 32-year-old England seamer dismissed Saim Ayub to reach the landmark, marking him as the England bowler with the best bowling average (under 20 for 100 Test wickets) since Sydney Barnes in 1914.
England's formidable seamer, Ollie Robinson, etched his name into the record books today, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, by completing 100 wickets in Test cricket. The 32-year-old achieved the notable milestone on the opening morning of the third and final Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston, Birmingham, reinforcing his status as a pivotal figure in England's red-ball attack. PAK vs ENG, 3rd Test 2026 Toss Report and Playing XIs Live Update: England Elect to Field, Pakistan Include Three Debutants.
Ollie Robinson Reaches Milestone
The landmark moment arrived when Robinson dismissed Pakistan opener Saim Ayub leg before wicket (LBW) early in Pakistan's first innings. While a review initially offered a brief reprieve, Robinson claimed his 100th scalp with the very next ball, as the umpire's decision for LBW stood, sending Ayub back to the pavilion.
A Remarkable Rise
Born on December 1, 1993, Ollie Robinson, at 32 years, 9 months, and 8 days old, has reached this significant mark in his 24th Test match. His journey to 100 wickets has been characterised by exceptional accuracy, seam movement, and bounce, traits that have consistently troubled opposition batsmen. Robinson's bowling average at the time of reaching this milestone stands impressively at 19.34, a figure that places him in an exclusive club.
Notably, Robinson achieved the best bowling average (under 20 for 100 Test wickets) for an England bowler since Sydney Barnes in 1914. Furthermore, he becomes only the second bowler in the last 100 years, alongside India's Jasprit Bumrah, to claim 100 Test wickets while maintaining an average under 20.
Impactful Return to Form
Robinson's recent form has been nothing short of sensational. After making a comeback to the Test squad in June 2026 against New Zealand, he was named Player of the Match in that series. He continued his stellar run by securing another Player of the Match award in the first Test against Pakistan with figures of 8/80 across both innings. Prior to this match, he had clinched the Player of the Match award in all three Tests he had featured in this summer. Pakistan vs England Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast in India, 3rd Test 2026.
England entered this third Test with an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, having dominated Pakistan in the previous encounters. Robinson's consistent wicket-taking has been a key factor in England's commanding performances.
Match Details & Where to Watch
The 3rd Test between England and Pakistan commenced today, September 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM British Summer Time (BST) at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Robinson's century of Test wickets is a testament to his skill and resilience, marking a significant personal achievement within a dominant series performance by the England team. With the series already secured, England will be looking to complete a clean sweep, spurred on by their spearhead's historic accomplishment.
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