LEEDS (Agencies): Ollie Robinson completed a five-wicket haul as England thrashed India by an innings and 76 runs to win the third Test at Headingley on Saturday with more than a day to spare.
The hosts levelled the five-match series at 1-1 after India’s 151-run success in the second Test at Lord’s.
The tourists, 215-2 overnight, collapsed to 278 all against the new ball as they lost eight wickets for 63 runs in 19.3 overs during a mere 103 minutes’ play on the fourth morning.
Robinson, in just his fourth match at this level, returned Test-best figures 5-65 for a match haul of 7-81.
India’s 278 all out, however, was 200 runs more than their woeful first innings 78 — made after captain Virat Kohli won the toss — which saw England great James Anderson rip through the top order with 3-6.
“It’s a great day,” Root told the BBC after his 27th Test win as England captain surpassed the record previously held by Michael Vaughan.
England’s victory, which saw Root make 121 — his third hundred of the series and sixth in Tests this year — in a total of 432 on the Yorkshireman’s home ground, followed a poor last day at Lord’s.
Asked if England’s revival had been a surprise, Root replied: “It might be for you but it’s not for me because I know the talent we’ve got and what we’re capable of.
Robinson has become an increasingly important figure in a pace attack missing the injured Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes and Olly Stone, with all-rounder Ben Stokes out of action due to mental health issues.
“To get a five-for at Headingley, where I started my professional career, is very special,” said player of the match Robinson. “I enjoy bowling here and to bowl with Jimmy is an absolute honour. I learn from him every day.”
Meanwhile Kohli, one of Robinson’s wickets a spell of 4-25 in eight overs on Saturday, praised the Sussex seamer by saying: “He understands his skills really well, understands angles, swings the ball both ways, is very consistent and especially in these conditions. A real find for them.”
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