ENG vs AUS 2nd Test: Nathan Lyon set to achieve massive feat in Test cricket

Updated On: 28 November, 2025 02:26 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

Ahead of the second Test match of the Ashes series against England, Australia`s Nathan Lyon is set to achieve the massive feat. Here is all you need to know (Pic: X)

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Ahead of the second Test match of the Ashes series against England, Australia`s Nathan Lyon is set to achieve the massive feat. Here is all you need to know (Pic: X)

<p>Ahead of the second Test match of the Ashes series against England, Australia`s Nathan Lyon is falling short of just two wickets from becoming the side`s second-highest wicket-taker in the format`s history</p>

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Ahead of the second Test match of the Ashes series against England, Australia`s Nathan Lyon is falling short of just two wickets from becoming the side`s second-highest wicket-taker in the format`s history

<p>So far, Lyon has featured in 140 Test matches for Australia and has bagged 562 wickets. His best bowling figures in the format are eight wickets for 50 runs</p>

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So far, Lyon has featured in 140 Test matches for Australia and has bagged 562 wickets. His best bowling figures in the format are eight wickets for 50 runs

<p>Currently, Glenn McGrath is placed in the second spot on the list of highest wicket-takers for Australia in Test cricket. McGrath drew curtains on his Test career with 563 scalps in 124 appearances in the format</p>

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Currently, Glenn McGrath is placed in the second spot on the list of highest wicket-takers for Australia in Test cricket. McGrath drew curtains on his Test career with 563 scalps in 124 appearances in the format

<p>Legendary Australian spinner Shane Warne is enjoying the top spot on the list with 708 wickets in the longest format of the game. He played 145 Test matches for the Aussies and registered the best figures of eight wickets for 71 runs</p>

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Legendary Australian spinner Shane Warne is enjoying the top spot on the list with 708 wickets in the longest format of the game. He played 145 Test matches for the Aussies and registered the best figures of eight wickets for 71 runs

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The second Test match of the Ashes series between England and Australia is scheduled to be played from December 4 at the Gabba in Brisbane

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