IN PHOTOS | AUS vs BAN 2nd Test: Nathan Lyon becomes second Australian spinner to achieve THIS feat
Updated On: 24 August, 2026 12:57 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar
In the Test match against Bangladesh, Australia's spinner Nathan Lyon achieved a new feat. Here's all you need to know about it (Pics: X)


In the second Test match against Bangladesh, Australia emerged victorious by an innings and 51 runs at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in the Queensland city of Mackay, and while Mitchell Starc was among the star performers, Nathan Lyon was equally good

In Bangladesh's second innings, Australia's star spinner Nathan Lyon concluded with figures of three wickets for 25 runs in 11.3 overs

With this, the spinner became the fifth Australian bowler, and the only second Australian spinner after Shane Warne to reach 600 international wickets

Currently, he has 601 international wickets in 174 matches for Australia. His best bowling figures in international cricket are eight wickets for 50 runs

Topping the list for Australia is former celebrated cricketer Shane Warne. Having played 338 international matches for Australia, he had bagged 999 wickets. His best bowling figures are eight wickets for 71 runs
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