Gus Atkinson takes historic hat-trick in WTC: becomes the fourth bowler. England’s young fast bowler Gus Atkinson achieved a special place in the history of the World Test Championship (WTC). He has included himself in the list of legendary bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Naseem Shah and Keshav Maharaj by taking a hat-trick in the second Test match against New Zealand.
Atkinson’s historic successes
On 7 December 2024, in the Test match against New Zealand in Wellington, Atkinson created history by defeating Nathan Smith, Matt Henry and Tim Southee on three consecutive balls.
Nathan Smith: Clean bowled.
Matt Henry: Caught by Ben Duckett.
Tim Southee: Defeated LBW by Tim Southee.
This feat is the first success of Atkinson’s career, making Atkinson the fourth bowler to take success in the World Test Championship.
Gus Atkinson takes historic hat-trick in WTC List of bowlers who took success in WTC
1.Jasprit Bumrah (India): In 2019 it won the Kingston Test against West Indies.
2.Naseem Shah (Pakistan): In 2020 won the Rawalpindi Test against Bangladesh.
3.Keshav Maharaj (South Africa): In 2021 won the Gros Islet Test against West Indies.
4.Gus Atkinson (England): In 2024 won the Wellington Test against New Zealand.
Atkinson’s performance and his achievements in 2024
Gus Atkinson took 4 wickets for 31 runs in his first innings. With this performance, Atkinson has secured second place in the list of bowlers taking most Test wickets in 2024.
Bumrah on top in 2024:-
Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is at the top with 50 wickets in 11 Tests played since 2024.
Gus Atkinson takes historic hat-trick in WTCHistory of success of England bowlers in Tests
Gus Atkinson has also joined the list of England bowlers who have achieved success in Tests. This list is full of legends like Billy Bates (1883) to Stuart Broad (2017). Gus Atkinson’s performance is a testament to his ability and England’s fast bowling tradition. Joining this elite list along with Jasprit Bumrah is a big part of his career. His achievement will be remembered for a long time in the history of Test cricket.
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