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ENG vs AUS 3rd Test: Nathan Lyon set to achieve huge feat in Australia's Test history

Updated On: 17 December, 2025 05:39 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

In the third Test match of the Ashes series against England, Australia's Nathan Lyon is set to achieve a huge feat. Here's all you need to know (Pic: X)

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Nathan Lyon (Pic: X/@NathLyon421)

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Nathan Lyon (Pic: X/@NathLyon421)
In the third Test match of the ongoing Ashes series against England, Australia's star spinner Nathan Lyon is shy of just two wickets to become the side's second-highest wicket-taker in the format's history

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In the third Test match of the ongoing Ashes series against England, Australia's star spinner Nathan Lyon is shy of just two wickets to become the side's second-highest wicket-taker in the format's history

So far, he has scalped 562 wickets in 141 Test matches for the Aussies

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So far, he has scalped 562 wickets in 141 Test matches for the Aussies

Above him are legendary spinner Shane Warner with 708 wickets and former pacer Glenn McGrath with 563 scalps

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Above him are legendary spinner Shane Warner with 708 wickets and former pacer Glenn McGrath with 563 scalps

The Australians are yet to bowl in the third Test match. They concluded Day 1 with a score of 326 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 83 overs. Mitchell Starc and Lyon will resume Day 2 at the scores of 33 and zero runs, respectively

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The Australians are yet to bowl in the third Test match. They concluded Day 1 with a score of 326 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 83 overs. Mitchell Starc and Lyon will resume Day 2 at the scores of 33 and zero runs, respectively

Currently, the Aussies are leading the five-match Ashes Test series 2-0 against the "Three Lions"

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Currently, the Aussies are leading the five-match Ashes Test series 2-0 against the "Three Lions"

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