Nathan Lyon
Test ODI retired 2019 6 Player of Match
NM Lyon has taken 597 wickets in 171 international matches. Average 30.15, economy 2.94.
Career Statistics
ODI
77
13 matches · avg 19.25
SR 92.8 HS 30 100s 0 50s 0 4s 7 6s 2
T20I
4
1 matches · avg –
SR 100 HS 4 100s 0 50s 0 4s 0 6s 0
Test
1,651
119 matches · avg 12.7
SR 50.4 HS 47 100s 0 50s 0 4s 208 6s 14
Bowling
ODI
29 wickets
avg 45.41 · econ 4.86 · SR 56.1
T20I
1 wickets
avg 31 · econ 7.75 · SR 24
Test
567 wickets
avg 30.15 · econ 2.94 · SR 61.4
Rankings
#3
Most Wickets Test
567
Record: JM Anderson (682)
Approaching Milestones
33 away
33 wickets from 600 in Tests
349 away
349 runs from 2,000 in Tests
Career Timeline
Peak volume: 2018 · Best avg: 2018 (16.2)
Career Span
T20I
2018-10-28 — 2018-10-28
Test
2011-08-31 — 2025-12-17
ODI
2012-03-08 — 2019-07-11
Ball-by-ball coverage ~2005+.
Key Strengths
Most effective in Test
Average 30.15, economy 2.94
Dominant vs India
134 wickets in 40 matches
Career Milestones
150 international wickets 200 international wickets 300 international wickets 400 international wickets 500 international wickets 3 away from 600 international wickets
Career Timeline
| Year | M | Wkts |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 8 | 23 |
| 2012 | 12 | 37 |
| 2013 | 11 | 42 |
| 2014 | 15 | 43 |
| 2015 | 13 | 48 |
| 2016 | 17 | 47 |
| 2017 | 11 | 63 |
| 2018 | 13 | 51 |
| 2019 | 26 | 56 |
| 2020 | 3 | 14 |
| 2021 | 5 | 17 |
| 2022 | 10 | 47 |
| 2023 | 10 | 47 |
| 2024 | 9 | 33 |
| 2025 | 8 | 29 |
Performance by Opponent
| Opponent | M | Wkts | Avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 40 | 134 | 33.84 | 3.14 |
| England | 35 | 116 | 30.62 | 2.84 |
| Pakistan | 23 | 67 | 41.72 | 3.19 |
| West Indies | 16 | 67 | 22.09 | 2.86 |
| New Zealand | 13 | 64 | 19.11 | 3.05 |
| Sri Lanka | 17 | 61 | 32.82 | 3.19 |
| South Africa | 23 | 60 | 41.2 | 3.02 |
Venue Performance
| Venue | M | Wkts | Avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Oval | 17 | 68 | 27.03 | 2.68 |
| Melbourne Cricket Ground | 15 | 50 | 31.88 | 3.18 |
| Sydney Cricket Ground | 16 | 49 | 41.37 | 3 |
| Galle International Stadium | 6 | 35 | 25.57 | 3.28 |
| Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba | 9 | 35 | 29.37 | 2.94 |
| Perth Stadium | 6 | 29 | 21.21 | 2.63 |
| Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane | 4 | 14 | 22.93 | 2.47 |
| Western Australia Cricket Association Ground | 4 | 12 | 50.25 | 3.75 |
| Edgbaston | 3 | 12 | 24.75 | 3.19 |
| Sheikh Zayed Stadium | 3 | 10 | 46.3 | 3.43 |
Recent Form
| Match | Runs | Balls | SR | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test: The Ashes | 5W/147R (53.0ov) | |||
| Test: The Ashes | 0W/10R (2.0ov) | |||
| Test: Australia tour of West Indies | 6W/117R (24.5ov) | |||
| Test: Australia tour of West Indies | 3W/48R (8.0ov) | |||
| Test: ICC World Test Championship | 0W/78R (34.0ov) | |||
| Test: Australia tour of Sri Lanka | 7W/180R (62.0ov) | |||
| Test: Australia tour of Sri Lanka | 7W/135R (39.0ov) | |||
| Test: India tour of Australia | 1W/19R (6.0ov) |
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