2nd Test: England take mammoth lead of 533 runs vs NZ

Gus Atkinson’s hat-trick and England’s dominant batting display, featuring four half-centuries, propelled their lead to a commanding 533 runs against New Zealand on day two of the second Test in Wellington. Joe Root’s unbeaten 73 and Ben Stokes’ quick 35 further solidified England’s position, leaving New Zealand facing a daunting fourth-innings chase to level the series.