Nathan Lyon Profile, Australia
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Most Recent Matches
| Match | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | S/R | O | R | W | E/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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vs Western Australia
List A
24 Oct 2026
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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vs South Africa
TEST
18 Oct 2026
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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vs New South Wales
List A
13 Oct 2026
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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vs South Africa
TEST
09 Oct 2026
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27 | 92 | 5 | 0 | 29.35 | 22.0 | 58 | 2 | 2.64 |
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vs Victoria
List A
25 Sep 2026
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Batting Statistics
| Format | M | Inns | Runs | BF | NO | HS | AVG | S/R | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 144 | 184 | 1732 | 3472 | 50 | 47 | 12.93 | 49.88 | 0 | 0 | 206 | 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 | 238 | 309 | 2798 | 5675 | 82 | 75 | 12.32 | 49.3 | 0 | 2 | 325 | 29 |
Bowling Performance
| Format | M | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 144 | 267 | - | 17339 | 573 | 13/154 | 30.26 | 2.95 | - | 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 | 238 | 432 | - | 27660 | 860 | 13/154 | 32.16 | 2.92 | - | 31 |
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Nathan Lyon Profile, Australia: Age, Career Stats, Records & ICC Rankings
Nathan Lyon is a professional cricketer representing the Australia national team. Born on November 20, 1987, he is currently 38 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 144 matches, picking up 573 wickets at an average of 30.26. His best bowling figure in an innings stands at 8/50. Most recently, he played a Test match against South Africa in October 2026, 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.
In terms of ICC rankings, Nathan Lyon has made his mark as a bowler. He currently holds the 13th position in the ICC Test bowling rankings with 724 rating points.
