Nathan Lyon
Nathan Lyon New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test: The Australian team defeated New Zealand in the first test match in a spectacular fashion by 172 runs. In this match, spinner Nathan Lyon performed brilliantly for the Australian team. He presented an excellent example of bowling. With the win in the two-Test series, Australia has taken a 1-0 lead. Spinner Nathan Lyon has made many big records in his name with his explosive performance. Let us know about it.
Nathan Lyon did excellent bowling
Nathan Lyon took four wickets in the first innings of the Test match against New Zealand and 6 wickets in the second innings. In the second innings he took 6 wickets for 65 runs in 27 overs. It was because of him that the New Zealand team was all out for 196 runs in the second innings and lost the match. Nathan Lyon has become the 10th spinner to take 10 wickets in a Test match against any team on New Zealand soil.
Did a big feat after 18 years
This is the first time since 2006. When a spin bowler has taken 10 wickets in a test match on New Zealand soil. In the year 2006, a match was played between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. In that match, Daniel Vettori and Muttiah Muralitharan took 10 wickets each. Now after 18 years, Nathan Lyon has taken 10 wicket hauls in a Test match on New Zealand soil.
Reached second place in this matter
Nathan Lyon has reached second position in terms of taking most wickets in the fourth innings of Test matches. He has left Rangana Herath behind. Lion has taken 119 wickets in the fourth innings of Test matches. Whereas Herath has taken 115 wickets. Shane Warne is at number one in terms of taking most wickets in the fourth innings of a Test match. He has taken 138 test wickets.
Bowlers taking most wickets in the fourth innings of a test match:
Shane Warne- 138 wickets
Nathan Lyon- 119 wickets
Rangana Herath- 115 wickets
Muttiah Muralitharan- 106 wickets
Glenn McGrath- 103 wickets
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