Ravichandran Ashwin vs Nathan Lyon: For the last several years, it has been very interesting to watch the competition between the two great players of India and Australia. Both these players are among the greatest players of their respective teams. Here we are talking about Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin and Australian bowler Nathan Lyon. Both the players have been capable of single-handedly destroying the opposing team. In such a situation, it becomes interesting to see the figures between the two.
Ravichandran Ashwin vs Nathan Lyon Test Statistics
Ravichandran Ashwin is an all-rounder, that is why apart from bowling, he has also been useful for the team with the bat. Ashwin has played 200 innings of 106 test matches. In these 200 innings, he has taken 537 wickets at an average of 24.00. Ravichandran Ashwin is the Indian bowler who has taken the most Test wickets against Australia. Ravichandran Ashwin has taken 115 wickets in 43 innings of 23 Test matches at an average of 28.58.
Nathan Lyon has played 246 innings of 132 test matches. In 246 innings he has taken 533 wickets at an average of 30.45. Apart from this, Nathan Lyon is also the bowler who took the most wickets in the Test series played between India and Australia. Nathan Lyon has taken 124 wickets for Australia in 53 innings of 30 Test matches against India at an average of 32.25.
Ravichandran Ashwin vs Nathan Lyon ODI Statistics
Ravichandran Ashwin has played 116 ODI matches. In these 116 matches, he has taken 156 wickets at an average of 33.20. Ravichandran Ashwin has taken 21 wickets for India in 18 ODI matches against Australia at an average of 43.19.
Nathan Lyon has played 29 ODI matches. In 29 matches, he has taken only 29 wickets at an average of 46.00.
Ravichandran Ashwin vs Nathan Lyon T20 Stats
Ravichandran Ashwin has played 65 T20 International matches. In these 65 matches, he has taken 72 wickets at an average of 23.22. Ravichandran Ashwin has taken 10 wickets in 9 T20 matches against Australia at an average of 26.30.
Nathan Lyon has played only 2 T20 International matches. He has taken only 1 wicket in these 2 matches.
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