Lord’s honours for Atkinson as England thrash New Zealand | Western Morning News – newspaper

Atkinson took the last three wickets on day four to seal figures of five for 30, his fourth five-for in just three appearances to go alongside an unexpected century in 2024.

The Surrey seamer hurried the hosts over the line by sweeping aside tailenders Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson and Matt Henry, taking his Test record at the home of cricket to 26 wickets at just 9.5 apiece.

The result never looked in doubt despite a counter-punching 44 not out from Glenn Phillips, with New Zealand all out for 138 chasing 254 on a sub-standard batting surface.

The win gets England back to winning ways following their 1-4 Ashes thrashing in Australia, with Atkinson adding to strong performances from debutant Emilio Gay and new-ball partner Ollie Robinson.