Gus Atkinson hat-trick sparks England’s domination on day two in Wellington - Atkinson joined one of cricket’s most coveted clubs when he took out tailenders with three successive deliveries.

A consoling pat on the back from Ben Duckett sent a downcast Jacob Bethell on his way back to the pavilion four short of what would have been a special Test century.

Gus Atkinson claimed a hat-trick before England's batsmen let loose to power the visitors 533 runs ahead of New Zealand on Saturday and in full control of the second Test. Atkinson (4-31) removed the last three wickets with successive deliveries to become the first Englishman to claim a Test hat-trick since Moeen Ali against South Africa seven years ago.

Gus Atkinson's hat-trick and England's dominant batting display, featuring four half-centuries, propelled their lead to a commanding 533 runs against New Zealand on day two of the second Test in Wellington.

Atkinson became the 14th Englishman to take a Test hat-trick - Stuart Broad has two - and the first since Moeen Ali against South Africa in 2017. He is also the 50th man or woman

Gus Atkinson took a hat-trick as England coasted towards a dominant victory in the second test against New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday, reaching 378 for five at the close of play on day two with an imposing lead of 533.

Gus Atkinson rocked New Zealand with a superb hat-trick before England's batters piled on the pain on what should prove a series-clinching second day in Wellington. Atkinson joined one of cricket's most coveted clubs when he took out tailenders Nathan Smith,

With three days left in the game, New Zealand already face being set a record fourth-innings chase. Having wrestled their way into the ascendency on a topsy-turvy opening day, they pinned New Zealand to the canvas from the outset.

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