However, keen to not let that happen is Nathan Lyon. Nathan Lyon’s third 10-wicket haul helped Australia whitewash New Zealand 3-0 in the Test series. I'm running out of things to say about Smithy to be honest. Before play, Lyon was the man tipped as the key for Australia on a turning pitch and came into the attack before long, but was initially blunted by Jason Roy and Joe Root. In fact, this is the biggest margin of victory in terms of runs, after a team conceded a lead of more than 90 runs in the first innings. After a prolonged period of pressure from Lyon, Peter Siddle and Cummins, firebrand Roy (28) tried to charge and launch the off spinner into orbit, only to have the ball turn sharply between his bat and pad to clatter into his stumps. Legendary leggie says with a bit of luck, the man dubbed 'The GOAT' could eclipse his Australian Test wickets record Ashes 2019: England have much to ponder as Nathan Lyon guided Australia to a 251-run hammering in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston. The weirdest, most brilliant man of all. England was perhaps a bit unlucky to lose its second review when Jonny Bairstow used one after being given out caught in the slips by umpire Joel Wilson, who had a poor Test and had made two poor calls earlier in the day. No chance of him setting of for any quick singles, mind. Adelaide: Hurt and motivated after the 2018-19 Test series loss to India, Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon has said that they have a few things lined up for the Indian batsmen for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series which he wouldn’t reveal to the media. Ashes 2019: Australia defeat England by 251 runs, Nathan Lyon takes 6 wickets ... Nathan Lyon takes 6 wickets. Nathan Lyon the star today with his six wickets, ably supported by Cummins with four. There was top cricket played for all five days, and it sets up what should be a very tasty Ashes series. He also became the first Australian spinner after Shane Warne in 2005 to pick up a five wicket haul in a Test match in England. Follow our live coverage for the latest news on the coronavirus pandemic, Follow our live coverage of the US election aftermath. Ashes 2019: England have much to ponder as Nathan Lyon guided Australia to a 251-run hammering in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston. Ashes 2019: Steve Smith, Nathan Lyon star as Australia go 1-0 up Australia defeated England in the first Test of the Ashes series by 251 runs at Edgbaston on Monday, thanks to a six-wicket-haul by Nathan Lyon and two centuries by Steve Smith. Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon has said he missed the adrenaline rush of Test cricket while he was away from the game due to the COVID-19 … With runs on his back, Lyon took two of New Zealand’s top three batsmen in the first innings and then cleaned up the lower order to give his side a healthy lead before rattling the visitors’ middle-order in a … Sports Cricket 05 Aug 2019 Ashes 2019: Australia defeat England by 251 runs, Nathan Lyon takes 6 wickets Four overs later Joe Denly (11) wasted the first of England's reviews when he edged onto his pad and into the hands of Cameron Bancroft at short leg. FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Ashes 2019 - Fifth Test - England v Australia - Kia Oval, London, Britain - September 14, 2019 Australia's Nathan Lyon appeals the wicket of England's Jos Buttler. Lyon took 6-49 as England were bundled out for 146 on the final day in Birmingham as Australia capped off a famous victory at a ground where they last tasted … I quite enjoyed that Test match, and not just because the Aussies went beserk and won it in a canter. Nathan Lyon took full advantage of the fifth day pitch as he claimed six scalps on the final day. Lyon helped Australia win the Birmingham Test in 2019 when he took six wickets in the second innings. An old rival of Nathan Lyon’s has come out of the woodwork to take a swing at the Aussie spinner, refusing to let a bitter feud die. Ashes 2019: Australia Defeat world Champions England With Steve Smith & Nathan Lyon Starring, Spinner's 6-44 Takes Him To 350 Wickets Australia secured a comprehensive victory over hosts England in the first match of the Ashes, as they beat the hosts by 251 runs, with spinner Nathan Lyon grabbing six scalps and … Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. Nathan Lyon took a six-wicket haul in England's second innings of the Ashes 2019 opener England were bundled out for 149 chasing a hefty target of 398 runs in the second innings Nathan Lyon was always expected to be the wrecker-in-chief for Australia heading into the final day of the first Ashes Test at … Ashes 2019 This article is more than 1 year old. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Once again, thank you, and we'll see you real soon! Nathan Lyon has become only the fourth Australian to take 350 Test wickets after spinning his side to an emphatic victory in the Ashes series opener at Edgbaston. Nathan Michael Lyon (born 20 November 1987) is an Australian international cricketer.He made his Test debut in 2011 and plays domestic cricket for New South Wales.Lyon is an off spin bowler and a lower-order right-handed batsman.As of June 2020, Lyon is the 16th-ranked Test bowler and 20th-ranked Test all-rounder in the world, according to the ICC Player Rankings. Ashes 2019: Nathan Lyon stars on final day as Australia thrash England. How quickly things changed. Published Aug 5, 2019, 8:08 pm IST. Feels like this could well be the last over... Anderson is defending pretty damn well here. Warne's bold prediction for ever-improving Lyon. Yes, this feels like a right early knock off. It was compete, it was impressive, and has set this series up quite wonderfully for Australia. "[The first-innings ton] was pretty emotional — I had to take a few deep breaths and take it in and realise what I'd just done. Well, that's (almost) over far quicker than I'd expected even optimistically. Media playback is not supported on this device Highlights: England skittled as Australia win at EdgbastonMen's Ashes: First Specsavers Test, Edgbaston (day five of five)Australia 284 (Smith 144, Broad 5-86) & 487-7 dec (Smith 142, Wade 110)England 374 (Burns 133) & 146 (Woakes 37, Lyon 6-49)Australia won by 251 … Ashes 2019: 'Superman' Steve Smith returns, GOAT Nathan Lyon conquers; how Australia finally breached England's Edgbaston … So with Anderson not running, Woakes is playing hook shots into the deep and just standing there. It's okay. ... England at one stage lost six wickets for 37 runs on the way to being bowled out for 146 at Edgbaston. London: Nathan Lyon was uncomfortable seeing himself alongside some of Australia's greatest cricketers after he equalled Dennis Lillee's tally of Test wickets on Thursday. We were lucky to witness him here this week. ... England at one stage lost six wickets for 37 runs on the … Australian cricket star Nathan Lyon and his real estate agent partner Emma McCarthy are on a good wicket after snapping up their first home together worth $3.8million. It can only be one man. A familiar dismissal today, with Cummins dropping short but deceiving the batsmen with a lack of pace. He was sensational early today. Legendary leggie says with a bit of luck, the man dubbed 'The GOAT' could eclipse his Australian Test wickets record Ashes 2019: Steve Smith, Nathan Lyon star as Australia go 1-0 up Australia defeated England in the first Test of the Ashes series by 251 runs at Edgbaston on Monday, thanks to a six-wicket-haul by Nathan Lyon … He did deny Lyon his first Test hat-trick, by blunting the next delivery and hung around with Chris Woakes for five overs before Woakes fended a Cummins bouncer to Steve Smith, who was the right man to take the match-winning catch, having scored twin tons to set up a famous win. Ashes 2019: Nathan Lyon stars on final day as Australia thrash England. Jimmy Anderson sees out the over! By lunch, England had lost four wickets, and very soon into the second session, they found themselves at 97 for 7. Well done! Earth's 'air conditioner' is trapped in a polar heat spike — this is what it looks like, 'Please... get me out of here': Inside the bizarre rehab centre leaving some women feeling traumatised. Lyon is also closing in on a personal milestone, needing only 10 more wickets for 400 in Test cricket. ... England at one stage lost six wickets for 37 runs on the way to being bowled out for 146 at Edgbaston. London: Nathan Lyon was uncomfortable seeing himself alongside some of Australia's greatest cricketers after he equalled Dennis Lillee's tally of Test wickets on Thursday. Ashes 2019: Steve Smith hit 144 and 142 while Nathan Lyon picked crucial wickets in both innings as Australia beat England by 251 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the 5-Test series. Ashes 2019: Nathan Lyon stars on final day as Australia thrash England. › Series › The Ashes, 2019 › Articles Nathan Lyon fourth Australian to claim 350 Test wickets Nathan Lyon fourth Australian to claim 350 Test wickets Spinner Nathan Lyon took six wickets to roll the hosts on day five. Smith, of course, was the difference between the sides. Having built an insurmountable 398-run lead, Australia was the only team with a chance of winning the game, needing 10 wickets to do so, and they came faster than expected, thanks largely to Lyon's 6-49. Woakes is padding them away and swiping at cut shots, but still no wicket... Nice little shot from Woakes through midwicket, and they take the single. A special thanks to all of you who have kept Jon and I company throughout this Test, and for all your insightful and humorous comments. It marked the first time Australia has won the opening game of an away Ashes series since 2005, and the first time England has lost an Ashes Test in Birmingham since 2001. Lyon, who has 390 wickets from his 96 Tests, should this season post the 100 Test-400 wicket double, a stunning achievement when you think the … A maiden. The 2019 series was held in England, with Pat Cummins topping the list with 29 wickets, despite having not picked up a five-wicket haul. Imagine trying to convince someone when we were 8/122 in the first innings that we'd win the match by ~250. Download Images Watch Videos online Read more on First Cricket News by Firstpost. Read about Nathan Lyon's Profile, Latest News, Articles, Career updates only on ESPNcricinfo.com. The pitch appeared relatively docile for most of day four, suggesting the final day of the Test could be a long slog for Australia's bowlers, but Pat Cummins (4-32) struck after just 2.5 overs when first-innings centurion Rory Burns (11) popped a short ball to Lyon at point. And that, my friends, is that. And so, facing the canny off-spin of Nathan Lyon, on the final morning of an Ashes Test which England desperately needed to save, Roy decided the … Published by David Lange, Nov 25, 2020 The Ashes is a historic Test cricket series held at least once every two years between England and Australia. It [the first-innings ton] was pretty emotional, I had to take a few deep breaths and take it in, and realise what I'd just done. Sign In Sign Out Lyon took another couple of steps towards Lillee's position in third spot on Australia's all-time Test wicket-takers list when he removed his bunny, Moeen Ali, for 4 and Stuart Broad for a golden duck in successive deliveries. It's very special. Pat Cummins picked opened up the England batting lineup when he dismissed Rory Burns off a short pitch ball. Woakes sees the over out. Most Test wickets for Australia 708 - Shane Warne 563 - Glenn McGrath 355 - Dennis Lillee 355 - NATHAN LYON#Ashes — Samuel Ferris (@samuelfez) August 15, 2019 You'd have had long odds on such an emphatic Australian victory midway through day one, as an Australian batting collapse made a rampant English victory look inevitable. All a bit weird at the moment as we wait for this to end. Bairstow was adamant the ball had hit him on the forearm, which it had, but the slow-motion replays suggested it also collected a hint of the top of his left glove as well and he had to go for 6. Nathan Lyon has missed the adrenaline rush of Test cricket while he was away from the game due to the COVID-19 but says the break has rekindled his desire to go beyond 500 wickets … Ashes 2019: Andrew Strauss says England bowlers need to be patient in pursuit of Steve Smith's wicket in second Test. Anyway, that means Woakes keeps the strike. Media playback is not supported on this device Highlights: England skittled as Australia win at EdgbastonMen's Ashes: First Specsavers Test, Edgbaston (day five of five)Australia 284 (Smith 144, Broad 5-86) & 487-7 dec (Smith 142, Wade 110)England 374 (Burns 133) & 146 (Woakes 37, Lyon 6-49)Australia won by 251 runs; go 1-0 up in five-match… Lyon took 6-49 as England were bundled out for 146 on the final day in Birmingham as Australia capped off a famous victory at a ground where they last tasted success at in 2001. By this time, the ball was turning and bouncing as it would on any typical sub-continent pitch, and Lyon was enjoying himself. 31-year-old is only one wicket from turning into the third best wicket-taker for his nation in the longest organization of the game like Ashes 2019 Wilson raised the finger after Bairstow ducked into a Cummins short ball that stayed low on the deteriorating deck. ... Nathan Lyon (Aus) took his 350th wicket in Test cricket. The 2019 Ashes series (officially the Specsavers Ashes Series for sponsorship reasons) was a series of Test cricket matches played between England and Australia for The Ashes in August and September 2019. Woakes has put the shots away now, delaying the inevitable. Will he just run through the England batting lineup. He is already the third-highest wicket-taker for Australia in Test matches and 16th highest in world cricket. Nathan Lyon has bowled Australia to a rollicking victory in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston, taking six wickets on day five to secure a 251-run win. Off-spinner Lyon took 3-68, a haul that saw him draw level with celebrated fast bowler Lillee's tally of 355 Test wickets, as England were dismissed for 258 in their first innings on the second day of the second Ashes … Find Lyon's Records, Biography, Centuries, Runs, wickets. Smith, of course, was the difference between the sides. With England 9-136, still 50 overs away from the end of the day's play, injured seamer Jimmy Anderson would have been within his rights to not bother coming out to bat, ending England's innings early and denying Lyon a hat-trick. How much turn will he get? Australia, have come back strongly to win the Test match, after being 122 for 8 in the first innings. Spinner Nathan Lyon took six wickets to roll the hosts on day five. It's been a pretty special comeback and I'm over the moon," Smith said after being named man of the match. Nathan Lyon takes six wickets as Australia wins the opening game of an away Ashes series for the first time since 2005, and … Lyon now has 14 five-wicket hauls and has taken 10 wickets in a match twice, while he was the leading wicket-taker in Tests in 2017 with 63 scalps. Men's Ashes. When he gets there, he will be the second Australian spinner – after Shane Warne – and the first off-spinner from his country to scale that peak. 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Probably deserves another one. Nathan Lyon hasn't missed a Test since the Ashes tour of 2013. Credit: Getty Images "Justin Langer was the [Australian team] batting coach at … Most Test wickets for Australia 708 - Shane Warne 563 - Glenn McGrath 355 - Dennis Lillee 355 - NATHAN LYON#Ashes — Samuel Ferris (@samuelfez) August 15, 2019 Stokes (6) followed one ball later when he nicked off to Lyon, giving the off spinner his fourth wicket of the match and the 350th of his Test career, joining an elite club of Australian bowlers including Shane Warne (708), Glenn McGrath (563) and Dennis Lillee (355). “It’s pretty amazing to think where I started to where I’m at at the present, but it’s pretty exciting. Hurt and motivated after the 2018-19 Test series loss to India, Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon has said that they have "a few things lined up" for the Indian batsmen for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series which he wouldn't "reveal to the media". Report and reaction to come. Ashes 2019: Andrew Strauss says England bowlers need to be patient in pursuit of Steve Smith's wicket in second Test. Lyon is just 10 short of reaching 400 Test wickets and is only behind Glenn McGrath (563) and Shane Warne (708) in the Australian list. Ashes 2019: Nathan Lyon picked up a 6-wicket haul as Australia thrashed England by 251 runs in the 1st Test to take a … Ashes 2019: Shane Warne labels Matt Prior ‘silly and immature’ after Nathan Lyon jibe. Ace Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon returned with figures of 3 for 68 on day 2 of the second Test match of Ashes 2019, a haul that saw him equal Denis Lillee's elite Test feat as the visitors were folded for a score of 258 in the first innings at Lord's. Ashes 2019: Steve Smith, Nathan Lyon script victory as Australia go 1-0 up vs England Ashes 2019: Steve Smith hit 144 and 142 while Nathan Lyon picked crucial wickets in both innings as Australia beat England by 251 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the 5-Test series. 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