Currently, the second match of the three-match Test series between England and Sri Lanka is being played at Lord’s in London. In this match, England declared its first innings at 426 runs for 9 wickets.

However, during the match, England’s brilliant fast bowler Gus Atkinson batted brilliantly and scored an important century for his team. He played a stormy innings of 118 runs in 115 balls with the help of 14 fours and four sixes in the first innings of the second Test for England. During this innings, the brilliant player did not spare any Sri Lankan bowler and hit hard against everyone.

Let us tell you, in the second test, Joe Root also batted well for England and scored 143 runs. After this, Atkinson also batted explosively and scored a century for his team. Gus Atkinson is the sixth player who has scored a century at Lord’s while batting at number 8 or below.

GUS ATKINSON HAS REGISTERED HIS NAME ON BOTH SIDES OF THE LORD’S HONOURS BOARD.

– A century to remember by Atkinson!pic.twitter.com/RQZ7txL4QG

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 30, 2024

Gus Atkinson scored a century for his team

Atkinson not only scored a century but also made two excellent partnerships. He added 92 runs in 111 balls for the 7th wicket with Joe Root. After this, Atkinson added 85 runs in 97 balls with Matthew Potts. Atkinson has proved through his batting that he can make important contributions with the bat as well as the ball.

Atkinson made his debut on 10 July at Lord’s ground. In that match against West Indies, Atkinson took 7 wickets in the first innings. He also took 5 wickets in the second innings. In this way, after achieving the 10-wicket haul, his name was registered in the Lord’s Honor Board. Gus Atkinson has made a big record in his name. He has become the fastest player to get his name registered in all three honor boards of Lord’s. His name has been registered among the players who have taken five wickets in an innings, more than 10 wickets in a match and scored a century.