Gus Atkinson’s Century and Wickets Power England to Dominance Over Sri Lanka

Gus Atkinson continued his remarkable rise, smashing a maiden first-class century and taking two wickets as England asserted control in the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s. Atkinson’s 118-run knock, coming off just 115 balls, helped England post a mammoth 427 in their first innings. He then picked up two wickets, including the crucial dismissal of Kamindu Mendis, as Sri Lanka were bundled out for a paltry 196, leaving England with a substantial lead. Chris Woakes and Matthew Potts also contributed significantly with two wickets each, while Olly Stone returned from injury with a two-wicket haul in his first Test in three years. England’s dominant performance puts them in a strong position to secure a series win, with their lead already extending beyond 250 runs.