Nathan Lyon
264 matches · 31 Aug 2011 to 9 Oct 2026
- Full name
- Nathan Michael Lyon
- Born
- 20 Nov 1987, Young
- Age
- 38 years
- Role
- Bowler
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm off break
Nathan Michael Lyon (born 20 November 1987) is an Australian international cricketer. He made his Test debut in 2011 and plays domestic cricket for New South Wales. Lyon is an off-spin bowler and a lower-order right-handed batsman. Statistically the most successful Australian off-spin bowler of all time, Lyon holds the record for the most Test wickets taken by an Australian off-spin bowler, passing Hugh Trumble's 141 wickets in 2015. In January 2021, Lyon played in his 100th Test match during Australia's series against India. As of 2025, Lyon is Australia's second highest Test wicket taker of all time and ranks sixth among all international players in Test cricket with more than 500 wickets.
Lyon has achieved a number of honours for his performances. He has been named in the ICC Test Team of the Year three times and was the recipient of the Shane Warne Men's Test Player of the Year award in 2019 and 2024. Lyon was a member of the Australian team that won the 2021–2023 World Test Championship.
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Nathan Lyon: career summary
Nathan Lyon is a bowler from Australia, born on 20 Nov 1987 in Young. Nathan Lyon has played 264 matches on CricInto's records, from 31 Aug 2011 to 9 Oct 2026, for Australia, New South Wales, Lancashire, Sydney Sixers, Worcestershire and Adelaide Strikers.
In Tests (144 matches, 2011–2026): 1,732 runs in 184 innings at an average of 12.93 and a strike rate of 49.88 (highest score 47); 573 wickets at an average of 30.26 and an economy rate of 2.94 (best 8/50).
In the Big Bash League (37 matches, 2011–2023): 40 runs in 14 innings at an average of 4.44 and a strike rate of 83.33 (highest score 9*); 43 wickets at an average of 21.35 and an economy rate of 7.19 (best 5/23).
In ODIs (29 matches, 2012–2019): 77 runs in 14 innings at an average of 19.25 and a strike rate of 92.77 (highest score 30); 29 wickets at an average of 46.00 and an economy rate of 4.92 (best 4/44).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 144 | 184 | 50 | 1732 | 47 | 12.93 | 3472 | 49.88 | 0 | 0 | 218 | 15 | 20 |
| ODI | 29 | 14 | 10 | 77 | 30 | 19.25 | 83 | 92.77 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| T20I | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4* | - | 4 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Big Bash League | 37 | 14 | 5 | 40 | 9* | 4.44 | 48 | 83.33 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Sheffield Shield | 27 | 40 | 7 | 240 | 40 | 7.27 | 719 | 33.38 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 11 |
| The Marsh Cup | 9 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 4.33 | 19 | 68.42 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| County Championship | 8 | 9 | 5 | 38 | 12 | 9.50 | 92 | 41.30 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Marsh Sheffield Shield | 5 | 8 | 2 | 108 | 31 | 18.00 | 180 | 60.00 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Specsavers County Championship | 2 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 6* | 15.00 | 22 | 68.18 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal London One-Day Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 144 | 267 | 5895 | 17339 | 573 | 8/50 | 30.26 | 2.94 | 61.73 | 26 | 24 |
| ODI | 29 | 29 | 271 | 1334 | 29 | 4/44 | 46.00 | 4.92 | 56.07 | 1 | 0 |
| T20I | 2 | 2 | 5 | 48 | 1 | 1/33 | 48.00 | 9.60 | 30.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Big Bash League | 37 | 36 | 127.4 | 918 | 43 | 5/23 | 21.35 | 7.19 | 17.81 | 1 | 1 |
| Sheffield Shield | 27 | 47 | 1078 | 2879 | 97 | 6/21 | 29.68 | 2.67 | 66.68 | 4 | 5 |
| The Marsh Cup | 9 | 8 | 70 | 368 | 6 | 3/38 | 61.33 | 5.26 | 70.00 | 0 | 0 |
| County Championship | 8 | 14 | 308.1 | 790 | 26 | 4/59 | 30.38 | 2.56 | 71.12 | 1 | 0 |
| Marsh Sheffield Shield | 5 | 10 | 183 | 500 | 13 | 3/85 | 38.46 | 2.73 | 84.46 | 0 | 0 |
| Specsavers County Championship | 2 | 2 | 65 | 184 | 1 | 1/123 | 184.00 | 2.83 | 390.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal London One-Day Cup | 1 | 1 | 5 | 31 | 1 | 1/31 | 31.00 | 6.20 | 30.00 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2026 | AUS vs SA Test | 27 (92) | 2/58 (22) & 0/32 (20) |
| 22 Aug 2026 | AUS vs BAN Test | 32* (62) | 3/25 (11.3) |
| 13 Aug 2026 | AUS vs BAN Test | 7 (13) & 15 (27) | 1/102 (31) & 0/23 (5) |
| 17 Dec 2025 | AUS vs ENG Test | 9 (35) & 0 (1) | 2/70 (28) & 3/77 (25) |
| 21 Nov 2025 | AUS vs ENG Test | 4 (21) | 0/10 (2) |
| 10 Nov 2025 | NSW vs VIC Sheffield Shield | 0* (6) & 0 (2) | 4/82 (29.1) & 2/52 (22) |
| 28 Oct 2025 | NSW vs QUE Sheffield Shield | DNB | 2/120 (35.5) |
| 15 Oct 2025 | NSW vs VIC Sheffield Shield | 0 (6) & 0 (3) | 0/24 (13) & 2/31 (18) |
| 4 Oct 2025 | NSW vs WA Sheffield Shield | 9 (29) & 40 (57) | 1/50 (13.5) & 1/49 (18) |
| 3 Jul 2025 | AUS vs WI Test | 11 (17) & 8 (33) | 3/75 (19) & 3/42 (5.3) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Nathan Lyon scored in Tests?
Nathan Lyon has scored 1,732 runs in Tests, at an average of 12.93.
How many wickets has Nathan Lyon taken in Tests?
Nathan Lyon has taken 573 wickets in Tests, with best figures of 8/50.
How many runs has Nathan Lyon scored in the Big Bash League?
Nathan Lyon has scored 40 runs in the Big Bash League, at an average of 4.44.
How many wickets has Nathan Lyon taken in the Big Bash League?
Nathan Lyon has taken 43 wickets in the Big Bash League, with best figures of 5/23.
How many runs has Nathan Lyon scored in ODIs?
Nathan Lyon has scored 77 runs in ODIs, at an average of 19.25.
How many wickets has Nathan Lyon taken in ODIs?
Nathan Lyon has taken 29 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 4/44.
What is Nathan Lyon's highest score?
Nathan Lyon's highest score is 47, in Tests.
How old is Nathan Lyon?
Nathan Lyon was born on 20 Nov 1987 in Young, and is 38 years old.
Which teams has Nathan Lyon played for?
Australia (2011–2026), New South Wales (2017–2025), Lancashire (2024), Sydney Sixers (2014–2023), Worcestershire (2017) and Adelaide Strikers (2011–2013).