ENG vs AUS: Nathan Lyon Set To Join Elite List Featuring Only 1 Indian Player In The History Of Test Cricket
Published - 24 Jun 2023, 12:24 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:15 AM
England would be aiming to bounce back strongly in the 2nd Test match at the iconic Lord’s on 28th June. England though will have to negate the threat of the sly spinner Nathan Lyon. Nathan Lyon had a pretty decent outing as he took 8 wickets and was spot-on with his line & length.
Australia displayed fighting spirit as chasing 281 runs was quite a tough task against a quality England bowling attack. Pat Cummins’ played a captain’s knock of 44 runs in 73 balls and struck 4 fours and 2 sixes and along with Nathan Lyon took Australia over the finish line.
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The biggest positive for England in the opening Test match was the form of Joe Root. The batter amassed 164 runs in the match and struck 1 ton and looked untroubled against the bowling unit.
All eyes would be on David Warner, the left-handed batter was slowly getting into the groove during the run chase. The elegant left-handed batter Usman Khawaja will have to bat responsibly and play the role of anchor and was one of the key reasons for the triumph.
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Nathan Lyon is on the cusp of attaining a massive feat
Nathan Lyon is set to play the 100th consecutive Test match and at the same time, he has become the only bowler to accomplish the feat. Nathan Lyon has been the silent assassin as his peculiarity of bowling longer spells makes him a dangerous bowler.
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Most consecutive Tests for a team:
159- Alastair Cook (ENG)
153 — Allan Border (AUS)
107 — Mark Waugh (AUS)
106 — Sunil Gavaskar (IND)
101 — Brendon McCullum (NZ)
99 — Nathan Lyon (AUS)