NEW DELHI: Spin maestro Nathan Lyon has etched his identify into the document books, surpassing the legendary Shane Warne to turn out to be Australia’s highest wicket-taker in Check cricket in opposition to Sri Lanka.
Along with his newest haul within the Galle Check, Lyon now boasts 60 wickets in opposition to the island nation, surpassing Warne’s tally of 59.
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Most Check Wickets for Australia vs Sri Lanka
- Nathan Lyon – 60 wickets
- Shane Warne – 59 wickets
- Mitchell Starc – 57 wickets
- Glenn McGrath – 37 wickets
- Craig McDermott – 27 wickets
Lyon’s milestone got here as Australia wrapped up a convincing 2-Zero sequence victory with a nine-wicket win within the second Check at Galle. The guests dominated from begin to end, dismissing Sri Lanka for 231 of their second innings earlier than chasing down the goal of 75 runs with ease.
The off-spinner was instrumental in dismantling Sri Lanka’s batting lineup, taking 4 wickets within the second innings. He broke a vital partnership by eradicating Kusal Mendis, who was Sri Lanka’s final main hope.
His intelligent use of bounce and switch made life tough for the hosts, underlining why he stays a vital weapon in Australia’s bowling assault.
Matthew Kuhnemann additionally contributed with a four-wicket haul, whereas Beau Webster sealed the innings with a first-ball wicket.
Regardless of an early setback when Travis Head was dismissed by Nishan Peiris, Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne made gentle work of the goal. They calmly guided Australia to victory, guaranteeing a dominant end to the sequence.
With this win, Lyon not solely surpasses Warne but additionally reinforces his standing as one in all Australia’s biggest spinners. His outstanding consistency and match-winning performances proceed to make him an important asset in Australia’s Check line-up.
