AUS vs IND: Nathan Lyon bowls Ravichandran Ashwin to complete a special feat in Test cricket

In a thrilling encounter at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Nathan Lyon left the Indian spinner behind and etched his name in cricket history Ravichandran Ashwin To become the seventh leading wicket-taker in Test cricket. The achievement came after a stellar performance during the fourth Test of the ongoing series Australia and Indiawhere Lyon took five wickets and contributed significantly to Australia’s 184-run victory on 30 December.

Historic Boxing Day Test

The Boxing Day Test is a prestigious event in the cricket calendar and Lyon made it memorable with an exceptional performance. He recorded figures of 3 for 96 in the first innings and followed it up with 2 for 37 in the second to eventually seal the match with a dismissal. Muhammad Siraj with a perfectly executed delivery that traps him in front of the stumps. This crucial wicket not only ensured victory for the Australian team but also marked a significant milestone in Lyon’s career.

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Numbers game: Nathan Lyon vs Ravichandran Ashwin

With this match, Lyon now has a total of 538 Test wickets from 133 matches, surpassing Ashwin’s 537 wickets from 106 matches. Ashwin, who announced his retirement on December 18 a few days ago, has been a formidable competitor throughout his career, establishing himself as one of the best spinners in modern cricket. The rivalry between these two spinners has been intense, with both players pushing each other to greater heights over the years.

All time leading goalkeepers

Lyon’s achievement puts him in an elite group of bowlers. The list of best wicket takers in Test history is as follows:

equaling Ashwin’s World Test Championship record

Additionally, Lyon equaled Ashwin’s record of five wickets in this match. World Test Championship (WTC)both spinners are now sitting on 195 wickets. The race to break this record is heating up as both Lyon and Australia captain Pat Cummins In the upcoming fifth Test scheduled to start on January 3, 2025, Ashwin has a chance to cross the mark.

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