NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Atkinson hat-trick, Bethell 98 put England in driver's seat
India TodayEngland continued to assert dominance over New Zealand on Day 2 of the second Test as they finished the day on 378/5 leading New Zealand by 533 runs on Saturday, December 7 at Basin Reserve, Wellington. New Zealand began the day on 86/5 in 26 overs trailing by 194 runs as England continued the momentum from the opening day and dismissed Tom Blundell in the third over of the day who lost his stumps against Brydon Carse. However, all of their hopes for a comeback were shattered by Gus Atkinson who picked up a hat-trick and dismissed Smith, Matt Henry and Tim Southee to bundle out New Zealand for 125. NZ vs ENG 2nd Test Day 2 Highlights As a result, England took a massive 155-run lead in the first innings but didn’t have a good start in the second innings as Matt Henry continued to torment Zak Crawley.