Gus Atkinson celebrates a hat-trick on the second day of the second cricket test between New Zealand and England at the Basin Reserve, Wellington, 7 Dec, 2024. Photo: Photosport
England have a commanding lead over the Black Caps on day two of the second cricket test at the Basin Reserve.
The New Zealand side did have some success before the tea break, with Tim Southee taking the wickets of Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett, when both were in sight of centuries, but at tea England had a lead of 370 runs.
In the first session today England dismissed the Black Caps for a paltry 125, with Gus Atkinson taking a hat-trick.
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