Ollie Robinson 100 Test Wickets: England Bowler Breaks Record

England seamer Ollie Robinson reached 100 Test wickets on Wednesday as Pakistan’s batting collapsed against England at Edgbaston, giving the bowler another landmark in a remarkable return to the Test side.

Robinson reached the milestone when he trapped Pakistan opener Saim Ayub lbw for a 10-ball duck during the opening morning of the third and final Test in Birmingham. He completed the day with 3-15 from 11 overs as Pakistan were dismissed for 133.

The 32-year-old reached 100 wickets in his 24th Test. His overall figures after the innings stood at 102 wickets at an average of 19.10, according to figures reported after the milestone.

Robinson moves past Bumrah’s benchmark

The significance of the milestone goes beyond the number of wickets.

Robinson’s average of 19.10 gives him the best bowling average among Test bowlers with more than 100 wickets in the period since the First World War, according to statistics published after his achievement. India’s Jasprit Bumrah is next on 19.79, while England’s Johnny Wardle is listed at 20.39.

At the moment he claimed his 100th wicket, Robinson’s average was reported at 19.34. His three-wicket haul against Pakistan subsequently brought the career figure down to 19.10.

That places Robinson in rare company among England bowlers. He is also among the fastest English bowlers to reach 100 Test wickets since the Second World War, completing the feat in 24 matches.

Saim Ayub becomes the landmark wicket

Pakistan won the toss but were sent in to bat by England captain Joe Root under overcast conditions.

Robinson struck early with the ball that brought him his milestone. His delivery to Ayub moved back into the left-hander, struck him in front, and left the opener with no score beside his name.

The wicket continued a productive spell for Robinson, who has been one of England’s leading performers since returning to the Test side this summer.

He later removed Abdullah Shafique and Razaullah as Pakistan’s innings unravelled. Robinson’s final figures were 3-15, while Jofra Archer also took three wickets and Josh Tongue finished with 4-42.

Pakistan were eventually bowled out for 133 in only 33.5 overs.

A remarkable return to England’s Test attack

The milestone is particularly notable given Robinson’s absence from England’s Test plans for a substantial part of the previous two years.

He returned against New Zealand earlier this summer and immediately made an impact, taking three wickets in his first over at Lord’s. He then carried that form into the Pakistan series.

His effectiveness has not depended on extreme pace. Robinson’s value has instead come from accuracy, seam movement and his ability to repeatedly find a testing length. Cricbuzz noted that he has increasingly used wobble seam and adjusted his approach against left-handed batters during the summer.

The numbers have followed. His 2026 Test campaign has produced an exceptional return, with his wickets coming at a markedly lower average than his career mark. Cricbuzz reported that he had taken 26 wickets during the English season at an average of 7.96 before the latest milestone.

England dominate Pakistan again

Robinson’s milestone came during another difficult day for Pakistan, who had already lost the three-match series 2-0.

Pakistan made four changes for the Edgbaston Test, including three debutants, after a turbulent period that followed their heavy defeat at Lord’s. The reshuffled batting order again struggled against England’s seam attack.

Saud Shakeel provided the main resistance with 43, while Mohammad Abbas made 21 at the bottom of the order. Pakistan never recovered from the early wickets and were dismissed before they could reach 150.

England finished the first day on 143-4, giving them a 10-run lead after Pakistan’s first innings. Emilio Gay made 60 on debut before being dismissed by Razaullah, while Harry Brook remained unbeaten at the close.

For Robinson, however, the day’s defining moment had arrived much earlier.

His dismissal of Ayub put his name alongside an unusually distinguished group of Test bowlers and confirmed a statistical fact that had become increasingly difficult to ignore during his comeback: when Robinson is fit and in rhythm, he remains one of England’s most effective red-ball bowlers.

The third Test continues at Edgbaston, with England holding the advantage after the opening day’s play.