Gus Atkinson continued his love affair with Lord’s, wrapping up England’s 115-run victory over New Zealand in the first Rothesay Test with yet another appearance on the famous honours board.Atkinson took the last three wickets on day four to seal figures of five for 30, his fourth five-for in just three appearances to go alongside an unexpected century in 2024.The Surrey seamer hurried the hosts over the line by sweeping aside tailenders Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson and Matt Henry, taking his Test record at the home of cricket to 26 wickets at just 9.5 apiece.Matt Henry lost his middle stump to Gus Atkinson to seal New Zealand’s defeat (Ben Whitley/PA) (PA Wire)The result never looked in doubt despite a counter-punching 44 not out from Glenn Phillips, with New Zealand all out for 138 chasing 254 on a sub-standard batting surface.The win gets England back to winning ways following their 4-1 Ashes thrashing in Australia, with Atkinson adding to strong performances from debutant Emilio Gay and new-ball partner Ollie Robinson.Gay’s second-innings 57 was the innings of the match, the highest score and longest innings on a bowler’s paradise, while Robinson’s first appearance in more than two years yielded seven wickets.
Gus Atkinson on Lord’s honours board again as England thrash New Zealand
Atkinson took five for 30 as the tourists were dismissed for 138 chasing 254.
Gus Atkinson took 5/30 sealing England's 115-run Test victory over New Zealand, his fourth five-wicket haul in three appearances. England's dominant return after the Ashes establishes Atkinson as a critical pace bowler for the World Test Championship.











