Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon is regarded as one of the best bowlers in modern-day cricket. His knack to catch batsmen in his spinning web is perceptible. The 33-year-old has been carrying Australia’s bowling department quite well in their home as well as in overseas conditions. Nathan Lyon currently ranks 14th in the ICC Test rankings for bowlers.
Nathan Lyon’s decency is unmatchable
Interestingly, Lyon carries a unique record to his name which no other Indian or Australian bowler has managed to maintain in Test cricket. Lyon has bowled a total of 24,568 balls in Test cricket and has never overstepped during this massive spell. Lyon has never allowed a no-ball in his Test career despite bowling almost 25,000 balls. This exceptional record just adds another feather to Lyon’s glorious hat.
"I'm back, I'm back!" Nathan Lyon was delighted to take this one after what happened in the Ashes!@alintaenergy | #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/mQFTd42ObV
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 18, 2020
He proved to be instrumental for the Aussies during the first innings of the ongoing Test against India. Spinner Nathan Lyon clinched one wicket and handed only 68 runs in the 21 overs he bowled against India in Adelaide. Lyon complimented his teammate well during Australia’s first inning against the Indians. He pocketed a decisive wicket of Chetteshwar Pujara for 43 (160) by putting him in a daze with his spin.
He kept the Indian batsman quiet with his dominating spell which helped them restrict the visitors to a decent score of 244 runs in the first innings. Meanwhile, at the time of publishing the Indians are 9-1 in their second innings at the end of Day 2 at Adelaide. Mayank Agarwal (5) and nightwatchman Jasprit Bumrah (0) will resume India’s innings on the 3rd Day of the first Test between Australia and India.
India vs Australia 1st Test live streaming details
For India vs Australia 1st Test live telecast in India, fans can tune into the Sony Pictures Sports Network (SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 3, and SONY SIX) at 9:30 AM (IST). For India vs Australia live scores, one can visit the official website and social media pages of the BCCI and Cricket Australia. The live streaming of India vs Australia 1st Test will be available for fans on the SonyLIV app.