Nathan Lyon set to achieve huge feat in Australia`s Test history

Updated On: 17 December, 2025 05:39 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

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

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

<p>In the third Test match of the ongoing Ashes series against England, Australia`s star spinner Nathan Lyon is shy of just two wickets to become the side`s second-highest wicket-taker in the format`s history</p>

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In the third Test match of the ongoing Ashes series against England, Australia`s star spinner Nathan Lyon is shy of just two wickets to become the side`s second-highest wicket-taker in the format`s history

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So far, he has scalped 562 wickets in 141 Test matches for the Aussies

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Above him are legendary spinner Shane Warner with 708 wickets and former pacer Glenn McGrath with 563 scalps

<p>The Australians are yet to bowl in the third Test match. They concluded Day 1 with a score of 326 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 83 overs. Mitchell Starc and Lyon will resume Day 2 at the scores of 33 and zero runs, respectively</p>

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The Australians are yet to bowl in the third Test match. They concluded Day 1 with a score of 326 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 83 overs. Mitchell Starc and Lyon will resume Day 2 at the scores of 33 and zero runs, respectively

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Currently, the Aussies are leading the five-match Ashes Test series 2-0 against the "Three Lions"

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