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England restore confidence in McCullum era as Atkinson finishes off New Zealand

England defeats New Zealand by 115 runs at Lord's; Gus Atkinson's five-wicket haul extends his remarkable 9.5 average at the venue. The victory validates McCullum's strategic shift toward adaptive batting over aggressive bludgeoning, reestablishing confidence after the Ashes defeat.