Nathan Lyon Surpasses Glenn McGrath in Australia's Wicket-Taking Rankings

In a thrilling Ashes Test, Nathan Lyon has made history by surpassing Glenn McGrath to become Australia's second-highest wicket-taker. This achievement came during a challenging match against England at Adelaide Oval. As the game unfolds, England finds itself in a precarious position, trailing significantly. Lyon's performance, alongside key contributions from teammates, sets the stage for an exciting continuation of the series. Discover the details of this historic match and Lyon's remarkable journey in cricket.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 18, 2025, 08:42 IST

Lyon Climbs Australia's All-Time Wicket-Takers List

In a remarkable achievement, Australian spin bowler Nathan Lyon has surpassed Glenn McGrath to become the second-highest wicket-taker for Australia in Test cricket. This milestone was reached during the third Ashes Test against England at Adelaide Oval on Thursday.

Lyon made his mark in the 10th over of England's first innings, quickly claiming two wickets. He dismissed Ollie Pope for just three runs off ten balls and then took the crucial wicket of Ben Duckett, who had started strong but fell for 29 runs.

With 564 wickets from 141 Tests at an average of 30.09, Lyon's best bowling figures stand at 8/50. In comparison, McGrath finished his career with 562 wickets in 124 Tests, boasting an impressive average of 21.64 and best figures of 8/24.

Leading the charts is the legendary Shane Warne, who took 708 wickets in 145 Tests at an average of 25.41, with his best figures being 8/71. Warne's record includes 48 four-wicket hauls, 37 five-wicket hauls, and 10 ten-wicket hauls.

Lyon's achievement also places him as the sixth-highest wicket-taker in international cricket. McGrath, who was commentating during the match, humorously reacted to Lyon's record-breaking feat by pretending to throw a chair in mock frustration.

Ashes 2025: Day 2 Action

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Day 1 Recap

On the first day, Australia concluded their innings at 326/8, with Alex Carey scoring a remarkable 106 runs off 143 balls, including eight fours and a six. This was his first Ashes century, coming after Australia had struggled at 94/4. Usman Khawaja also made a notable contribution with 82 runs off 126 balls, showcasing his skills with crisp shots and trademark slog sweeps.

Brief Scores

Brief Scores: Australia: 371 (Alex Carey 106, Usman Khawaja 82, Jofra Archer: 5/53) vs England: 59/3 (Ben Duckett 29, Joe Root 11*, Nathan Lyon 2/14).