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Gus Atkinson created history after cracking a robust century on Day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's, ensuring his name would be forever etched onto the prestigious honors board.

Gus Atkinson created history with an impressive century on Day 2 of the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka.

Gus Atkinson scored 118 runs off 115 balls before being dismissed by Asitha Fernando.

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England's Gus Atkinson in action

ENG vs SL, 2nd Test: Gus Atkinson scripts history, becomes 1st English batter to achieve this massive feat with robust century at Lord's

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Mohammad Shami to return for India for THIS series

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Harshit Rana took two wickets in Day 2's first session.

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England vs Sri Lanka Match Stats

2nd Test, Lord's Cricket Ground, London

ENG vs SL, 2nd Test: Gus Atkinson scripts history, becomes 1st English batter to achieve this massive feat with robust century at Lord's

Match Details

Sri Lanka tour of England, 2024

Thu 29 August, 15:30:00 IST

Sri Lanka, who chose to field

Lord's Cricket Ground, London

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Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Sri Lanka in England, 3 Test Series, 2024 On Sep 06

ENG
325 (69.1 ov) & 156 (34.0 ov)

SL
263 (61.2 ov) & 219/2 (40.3 ov)

Sri Lanka beat England by 8 wickets

Sri Lanka in England, 3 Test Series, 2024 On Aug 21

ENG
358 (85.3 ov) & 205/5 (57.2 ov)

SL
236 (74.0 ov) & 326 (89.3 ov)

England beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 On Oct 26

ENG
156 (33.2 ov)

SL
160/2 (25.4 ov)

Sri Lanka beat England by 8 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Paul Reiffel (AUS), Joel Wilson (WI) and Chris Gaffaney (NZ)

Referee
David Boon (AUS)

News updates

ENG vs SL, 2nd Test: Gus Atkinson scripts history, becomes 1st English batter to achieve this massive feat with robust century at Lord's

Mohammad Shami to return for India for THIS series

England vs Sri Lanka Match Stats

2nd Test, Lord's Cricket Ground, London

ENG vs SL, 2nd Test: Gus Atkinson scripts history, becomes 1st English batter to achieve this massive feat with robust century at Lord's

Match Details

Sri Lanka tour of England, 2024

Thu 29 August, 15:30:00 IST

Sri Lanka, who chose to field

Lord's Cricket Ground, London

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Sri Lanka in England, 3 Test Series, 2024 On Sep 06

ENG325 (69.1 ov) & 156 (34.0 ov)

SL263 (61.2 ov) & 219/2 (40.3 ov)

Sri Lanka beat England by 8 wickets

Sri Lanka in England, 3 Test Series, 2024 On Aug 21

ENG358 (85.3 ov) & 205/5 (57.2 ov)

SL236 (74.0 ov) & 326 (89.3 ov)

England beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 On Oct 26

ENG156 (33.2 ov)

SL160/2 (25.4 ov)

Sri Lanka beat England by 8 wickets

Umpires

UmpirePaul Reiffel (AUS), Joel Wilson (WI) and Chris Gaffaney (NZ)

RefereeDavid Boon (AUS)

News updates

ENG vs SL, 2nd Test: Gus Atkinson scripts history, becomes 1st English batter to achieve this massive feat with robust century at Lord's

Mohammad Shami to return for India for THIS series

ENG
325 (69.1 ov) & 156 (34.0 ov)

SL
263 (61.2 ov) & 219/2 (40.3 ov)

ENG
358 (85.3 ov) & 205/5 (57.2 ov)

SL
236 (74.0 ov) & 326 (89.3 ov)

ENG
156 (33.2 ov)

SL
160/2 (25.4 ov)

Umpire
Paul Reiffel (AUS), Joel Wilson (WI) and Chris Gaffaney (NZ)

Referee
David Boon (AUS)