Gus Atkinson scores a hat-trick in New Zealand.

A historic Maiden Test hat-trick was scored by Gus Atkinson against New Zealand. New Zealand were bowled out for just 125 runs. Despite the efforts of Duckett and Bethell, the target of 280 runs could not be achieved by New Zealand. With this incredible spell for Gus Atkinson and the England bowler, New Zealand's entry into the World Test Championship is now under threat if the second Test is lost. .

Gus Atkinson creates history with Maiden Test hat-trick

English pacer, Gus Atkinson has etched his name in the history books. On the second day of the second Test against New Zealand, he took his first hat-trick in the Test. The New Zealand batting collapsed in the Wellington Basin Reserve.

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Atkinson's historic hat-trick

Gus Atkinson Hat Trick
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Atkinson became the first bowler in 94 years of Test cricket at the venue to take his maiden Test hat-trick. His brilliant efforts also made him the 14th England bowler to achieve this milestone. He is the fourth bowler to achieve such a feat against New Zealand. He joined Moeen Ali and Stuart embark England to make this exceptional assertion.

Atkinson made history in the 35th. Nathan Smith fell after scoring 14 runs and bowling a weak delivery. At the next ball, Matt Henry went for a golden duck. At the ravine, Ben Duckett was caught suddenly. And finally, Tim Southéethe last Kiwi batter, was trapped LBW on review and the rest is history.

England bowlers wreak havoc as Kiwis collapse

The New Zealand team only played 125 runs. England's fast-paced attack dominated the Kiwis. While Atkinson led the charge with his four-wicket haul. Brydon Carse made a crucial contribution by also taking four wickets. Chris Woakes and skipper Ben Stokes also took 1 wicket.

The collective effort of the English pacers not only restricted New Zealand to a low total but also gave England a substantial lead of 155 runs after the first innings.

Duckett and Bethell shine as England tighten their grip

Earlier, England's strong batting showed their class on day one and laid the foundation for their dominance. Harry Brook presented his 123-course masterclass. Ollie PopeEngland's half-century took England to 280 runs.

Additionally, opener Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell added misery to New Zealand. Unfortunately, they missed their respective centuries. Both left in the 90s.

With England in a dominant position, New Zealand now face an uphill task to remain competitive and avoid elimination from the World Test Championship final.

Participation of Test champions hangs in the balance

If New Zealand loses the second Test, they will all but be out of the 2023-25 ​​World Test Championship (WTC) final. She is currently fifth on the table with a winning percentage of 47.92.

New Zealand was dominated by England. Despite achieving a historic shutout on Indian ground. This is their final series of tests in the WTC cycle.

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