Australia’s Nathan Lyon grew to become the sixth-highest wicket taker in Take a look at cricket in the course of the second day of the third match of the continuing Ashes collection on the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, on Thursday.
Lyon required two scalps to go previous compatriot and former pacer Glenn McGrath’s tally of 563 wickets. The 38-year-old off-spinner did the job in his first over itself.
Along with his third ball, he had Ollie Pope caught by Josh Inglis at midwicket. On the ultimate supply, he hit the highest of off stump to dismiss England opener Ben Duckett.
Lyon is essentially the most profitable Take a look at bowler amongst lively cricketers with fellow Aussie Mitchell Starc (420) in second place.
Right here’s the listing of High 10 wicket takers in Take a look at cricket
Muthiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) – 800 wickets
Shane Warne (Australia) – 708 wickets
James Anderson (England) – 704 wickets
Anil Kumble (India) – 619 wickets
Stuart Broad (England) – 604 wickets
Nathan Lyon (Australia) – 564 wickets
Glenn McGrath (Australia) – 563 wickets
R Ashwin (India) – 537 wickets
Courtney Walsh (West Indies) – 519 wickets
Dale Steyn (South Africa) – 439 wickets
Printed on Dec 18, 2025