Gus Atkinson joins elite list of England bowlers with fiery fifer against India at Kennington Oval

August 1, 2025

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The England seamer recorded figures of 5/33 against India on the second day of fifth Test at Kennington Oval.

Atkinson's brilliant spell

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Atkinson hadn't played a Test for England since May of this year, but it is safe to say that he has returned with a bang.

A return to remember

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India lost their remaining four wickets during in the first half an hour of Day 2. The last 4 wickets went down in a space of just 20 runs

The Indian batting order crumbles

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While Atkinson picked up a memorable five-wicket haul, Josh Tongue also recorded great figures of 3/57 as India got bundled out for just 224 runs

Atkinson and Tongue lead the charge

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The England seamer has now become the bowler to record the second-best figures against India at Kennington Oval in Tests. Here is the full list -

Atkinson enters elite list

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The former England pacer recorded figures of 7/80 against India at the Kennington Oval back in 1936.

Gubby Allen

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The former England spinner recorded figures of 6/106 against India at the Kennington Oval in 2011.

Graeme Swann

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The England seamer recorded figures of 5/33 against India at the Kennington Oval.

Gus Atkinson

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The former England pacer recorded figures of 5/41 against India at the Kennington Oval back in 1952.

Alec Bedser

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The former England pacer recorded figures of 5/48 against India at Kenningtin Oval back in 1952.

Fred Trueman

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