Nathan Lyon is a specialist bowler from Australia playing for Australia. Fantasy credits: 9 Cr on CricketDream.
🏏PLAYER DETAILS
🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In T20Is, Nathan Lyon has scored 4 runs across 2 matches (SR 100.00). Best score: 4*. With the ball: 1 T20I wicket at an average of 48.00 and economy of 9.60, with best figures of 1/33. In ODIs, Nathan Lyon has scored 77 runs across 29 matches at an average of 19.25 (SR 92.77). Best score: 30. With the ball: 29 ODI wickets at an average of 46.00 and economy of 4.92, with best figures of 4/44. In Tests, Nathan Lyon has scored 1,705 runs across 143 matches at an average of 12.82 (SR 50.44). Best score: 47. With the ball: 571 Test wickets at an average of 30.21 and economy of 2.95, with best figures of 8/50.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 2 | 4 | — | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 48.00 | 9.60 |
| ODI | 29 | 77 | 19.25 | 92.77 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 46.00 | 4.92 |
| Test | 143 | 1,705 | 12.82 | 50.44 | 0 | 0 | 571 | 30.21 | 2.95 |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4* | — | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inn | Wkts | Runs | Avg | Eco | SR | BBI | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 48 | 48.00 | 9.60 | 30.0 | 1/33 | 0 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Nathan Lyon is a overseas specialist bowler representing Australia in international cricket, priced at 9 Cr on CricketDream.
Across 2 matches this season, Nathan Lyon has scored 204 fantasy points: 102 a game, at 22.7 points per credit. The median specialist bowler in the pool returns 41 a game, so Nathan Lyon is running 149% above the position across 293 comparable players.
📊RECENT FORM (LAST 3 MATCHES)
| Match | Overs | Wkts | Catches | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA v AUS9 Oct 2026 | — | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| AUS v BAN22 Aug 2026 | 11.5 | 3 🎯 | 1 | 142 |
| AUS v BAN13 Aug 2026 | 36.0 | 1 | 1 | 62 |
Over the last 3 games, Nathan Lyon is averaging 80 fantasy points, against 102 for the season. Most recently against SA: 36. Best of the run was 142 against BAN. 1 three-wicket haul too.
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🎯FANTASY VERDICT
✅ 102 a game at 9 Cr, 22.7 points per credit. The median specialist bowler returns 41 a game. Earning the price tag.
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🧠NATHAN LYON TRIVIA
- Nathan Lyon became just the third Australian bowler to reach 500 Test wickets, doing so in December 2023. Against which team did he take his 500th wicket?
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Pakistan
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❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Which team does Nathan Lyon play for?▾
Nathan Lyon is a bowler for Australia.
What are Nathan Lyon's fantasy stats in CricketDream-tracked matches?▾
Nathan Lyon has 204 fantasy points from 2 matches, an average of 102 per game, or 22.7 points per credit at 9 Cr.
Is Nathan Lyon a good captain pick?▾
On the numbers, yes. Nathan Lyon averages 102 points a game, and a captain scores double, so Nathan Lyon is one of the stronger armband options.
What are Nathan Lyon's international cricket career stats?▾
Nathan Lyon has international career data across T20I, ODI, Test. Nathan Lyon's best batting format is Test: 1,705 runs in 143 matches with a batting average of 12.82.
How many T20I runs has Nathan Lyon scored in international cricket?▾
Nathan Lyon has scored 4 runs in 2 T20I matches at a strike rate of 100.00. Highest score: 4*.
How many T20I wickets does Nathan Lyon have?▾
Nathan Lyon has taken 1 wickets in T20I cricket in 2 matches with a bowling average of 48.00 and an economy rate of 9.60. Best bowling: 1/33.
How many ODI runs has Nathan Lyon scored in international cricket?▾
Nathan Lyon has scored 77 runs in 29 ODI matches, averaging 19.25 at a strike rate of 92.77. Highest score: 30.
How many ODI wickets does Nathan Lyon have?▾
Nathan Lyon has taken 29 wickets in ODI cricket in 29 matches with a bowling average of 46.00 and an economy rate of 4.92. Best bowling: 4/44.
How many Test runs has Nathan Lyon scored in international cricket?▾
Nathan Lyon has scored 1,705 runs in 143 Test matches, averaging 12.82 at a strike rate of 50.44. Highest score: 47.
How many Test wickets does Nathan Lyon have?▾
Nathan Lyon has taken 571 wickets in Test cricket in 143 matches with a bowling average of 30.21 and an economy rate of 2.95. Best bowling: 8/50 with 24 five-wicket hauls.
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