Nathan Lyon Profile, Stats, Age, Biography, Records & ICC Rankings
Australia -
Bowler
Full Name: Nathan Lyon
Birth Date: November 20, 1987 (37 Years)
Birth Place: Young, New South Wales
Nationality: Australia
Role: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Off Break
Teams: Australia, Sydney Sixers, Adelaide Strikers, New South Wales, Worcestershire, Lancashire, Australia A, Graeme Hick XII, Prime Minister's XI
Batting Statistics
| Format | M | Inns | Runs | BF | NO | HS | AVG | S/R | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 139 | 177 | 1638 | 3221 | 49 | 47 | 12.79 | 50.85 | 0 | 0 | 205 | 14 |
| ODI | 29 | 14 | 77 | 83 | 10 | 30 | 19.25 | 92.77 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| T20I | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 (Domestic) | 51 | 18 | 60 | 64 | 7 | 11 | 5.45 | 93.75 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| List A | 81 | 39 | 240 | 241 | 20 | 37 | 12.63 | 99.58 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 8 |
| First Class | 234 | 304 | 2785 | 5610 | 81 | 75 | 12.48 | 49.64 | 0 | 2 | 324 | 29 |
Bowling Performance
| Format | M | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 139 | 259 | - | 16942 | 562 | 13/154 | 30.14 | 2.94 | - | 24 |
| ODI | 29 | 29 | - | 1334 | 29 | 4/44 | 46 | 4.92 | - | 0 |
| T20I | 2 | 2 | - | 48 | 1 | 1/33 | 48 | 9.6 | - | 0 |
| T20 (Domestic) | 51 | 49 | - | 1247 | 57 | 5/23 | 21.87 | 7.34 | - | 1 |
| List A | 81 | 79 | - | 3547 | 90 | 4/10 | 39.41 | 4.91 | - | 0 |
| First Class | 234 | 426 | - | 27249 | 847 | 13/154 | 32.17 | 2.93 | - | 31 |
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Nathan Lyon is a professional cricketer representing the Australia national team. Born on November 20, 1987, he is currently 37 years old. NM Lyon is a skilled Right Arm Off Break hailing from Young, New South Wales, known for his consistent performances across formats.
In Test cricket, Nathan Lyon has featured in 139 matches, picking up 562 wickets at an average of 30.14. His best bowling figure in an innings stands at 8/50. Most recently, he played a Test match against West Indies in July 2025, showcasing his ability in the longest format.
In the ODI format, Nathan Lyon has represented Australia in 29 matches. Over his ODI career, he has taken 29 wickets, with his standout bowling performance being 4/44. His most recent ODI appearance came against Sri Lanka on February 2025.
When it comes to T20 Internationals, Nathan Lyon has played 2 games, registering 1 wickets in the shortest format. His best bowling spell in T20I cricket is 1/33, underlining his impact in crucial moments. He recently featured in a T20I match against Pakistan on April 2022.