Gus Atkinson's century in ENG vs SL 2nd Test
Gus Atkinson scored a century batting at number eight in the second Test of the three-match series against Sri Lanka. Gus Atkinson, who came to bat at number 8 in England's first innings at Lord's, played a great innings for his team. In the first innings, Gus scored 118 runs in 115 balls with the help of 4 sixes and 14 fours. This was Gus's first century in Test cricket and his century was made at the historic Lord's.
Joe Root scored 143 in England's first innings as England posted 427 in their first innings. Gus is a fast bowler of the English team, but at Lord's, he played an amazing innings and scored a direct century and the team crossed 400 runs.
Atkinson's T20 style of batting
England scored 358 runs for the loss of seven wickets on the first day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's. At the end of the first day's play, Gus Atkinson remained unbeaten on 74. Matthew Pott was batting on 20. The biggest highlight of the second day is Atkinson's century. After the start of the second day's play, Atkinson showed his aggressive style by hitting boundaries on the first two balls. On the third ball of the second day, he was dismissed by the on-field umpires. But he took the review and remained unbeaten. Atkinson completed his century in 103 balls.
Ajit Agarkar hits out at Atkinson
There are only 6 batsmen who have scored a century at number 8 or below at Lord's in England. Earlier only 5 batsmen had done this, now Atkinson's name has been added to this list. India's Ajit Agarkar scored a brilliant century at this ground while batting at number eight against England in 2002. Ajit Agarkar scored a century in India's second innings.
Ajit Agarkar remained unbeaten on 109. Agarkar hit 16 fours in his innings. The previous record was held by England's Ray Illingworth, who scored 113 against West Indies in 1969. Now, Gus Atkinson has moved on. Atkinson also came in to bat at number eight at Lord's and scored 118.
Players who scored a century batting at number eight at Lord's
Stuart Broad Vs. Pakistan - 169 runs
Gubby Allen v New Zealand 122
Bernard Julien (West Indies vs England) - 121 runs
Gus Atkinson scored 118 runs against Sri Lanka
Ray Illingworth (West Indies) - 113 runs
Ajit Agarkar (India vs England) - 109 runs