Australia

Nathan Lyon

Bowler

Nathan Lyon is a cricket player from Australia. The main role is all-rounder. The player represents Sydney Sixers.

Date of Birth 20 Nov 1987 (38)
Team Sydney Sixers
Birthplace Young

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About the Player

Nathan Lyon is a cricket player from Australia. He plays mainly as an all-rounder. He plays for Sydney Sixers. The national team is Australia. In the past, he was part of Australia national.

The playing role is all-rounder. The available data covers Test, ODI, domestic T20, first-class and list a cricket.

He was born in Young in 1987.

The role of all-rounder is a useful guide to how the player fits into a team. This profile brings together the career information that is available for the player.

Player Details

Country: Australia
Role: Bowler
Date of Birth: 20 November 1987 (38)
Birthplace: Young

On the field

Style and Honours

Playing Style

Plays As Bowler

By the numbers

Career Statistics

Career statistics by format
Format	Matches	Innings	Wickets	Best Bowling	Bowling Average	Economy Rate	Balls Bowled	Runs Conceded	Catches
Test	141	178	567	8/50	30.16	2.95	34,833	17,099	45
ODI	29	13	29	4/44	46.00	4.92	1,626	1,334	5
Domestic T20	39	15	44	5/23	21.95	7.28	796	966	10
First-class	42	58	137	6/21	31.77	2.66	9,805	4,353	14
List A	10	4	7	3/38	57.00	5.32	450	399	4

Squads

Teams and Country

All teams

National Team Australia
Current Team Sydney Sixers
Previous Team Australia national

Learn

Cricket Guides

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bowling beginner

Fast Bowling Basics

Learn the basics of fast bowling, from the run-up to a smooth action. Build speed step by step.

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bowling intermediate

Spin Bowling Basics

Spin bowling turns the ball off the pitch. Learn a simple grip and how to give the ball a spin.

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bowling intermediate

How to Improve Bowling Accuracy

Accurate bowling puts the ball where you want it. Practice a target and a repeatable action.

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