Gus Atkinson struck twice late on the second day as England pressed for victory in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's on Friday.

New Zealand enjoyed an early breakthrough as they dismissed England debutant Emilio Gay cheaply in the 150th Test at Lord's on Thursday before rain stopped play.

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England cricket team opener Emilio Gay shone for his side in the 3rd innings of the Lord's Test versus New Zealand on Friday

A jarringly one-sided battle between bat and ball saw 10 wickets tumble by tea on day two.

Emilio Gay's half-century may end up being a match-winning contribution

Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue left the Black Caps 36 for three at the close after England had set the tourists a tough target of 254 to win.

Gus Atkinson struck twice late on the second day as England pressed for victory in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's on Friday.

Gus Atkinson struck twice late on the second day as England pressed for victory in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's on Friday.

England set New Zealand a target of 254 after a dramatic second day featuring Ollie Robinson's five-for and Emilio Gay's half-century, with the Black Caps at 36-3.

Left-hander Gay made a determined 57 from 95 deliveries against a classy Kiwi attack.

ENG vs NZ, Lord's Test: Gus Atkinson struck twice late on the second day as England pressed for victory in the first Test. | Cricket

Atkinson took five for 30 as the tourists were dismissed for 138 chasing 254.

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Gus Atkinson claimed three more wickets as England wrapped up victory despite resistance from Devon Conway and Glenn Phillips

Gus Atkinson's love-affair with Lord's continued Sunday as England overwhelmed New Zealand by 115 runs to win the first Test.

England triumphed over New Zealand by 115 runs at Lord's, with debutant Atkinson claiming a stunning five-for on a challenging pitch where wickets fell at a historic rate.

Seamer Gus Atkinson starred in England's 115-run victory over New Zealand in the 1st Test at Lord's

Gus Atkinson claimed his fourth Test five-wicket haul at Lord's, leading England to a 115-run victory over New Zealand in a challenging first Test encounter.