{"id":5098,"date":"2024-03-03T07:52:46","date_gmt":"2024-03-03T07:52:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/totalcric.com\/?p=5098"},"modified":"2024-03-03T07:53:41","modified_gmt":"2024-03-03T07:53:41","slug":"nz-vs-aus-nathan-lyon-registers-unique-record","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/totalcric.com\/nz-vs-aus-nathan-lyon-registers-unique-record\/","title":{"rendered":"NZ vs AUS: Nathan Lyon registers unique record as batter with 41 in Wellington Test"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the New Zealand vs. Australia Wellington Test match<\/strong>, renowned spinner Nathan Lyon <\/a><\/strong>achieved a remarkable feat with the bat during Australia’s second innings. Lyon etched his name in history by becoming the first cricketer ever to accumulate 1500 Test runs without registering a single fifty or hundred.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During Australia’s second innings, Lyon, functioning as a nightwatchman, emerged as the top scorer with a notable contribution of 41 runs out of the team’s total of 164. His innings played a crucial role in setting a target of 369 runs for New Zealand, led by Tim Southee. Lyon’s performance included 6 boundaries and saw pivotal partnerships with Usman Khawaja <\/strong><\/a>and Cameron Green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Notably, Nathan Lyon had also showcased his prowess with the ball in the first innings, claiming 4 wickets to help restrict New Zealand to a mere 179 runs. In the second innings, he continued his impressive form, securing 2 wickets from 16 overs.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

At the close of Day 3, New Zealand, chasing 369, stood at 111\/3 with Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell at the crease, having built a partnership of 52 runs. Ravindra remained unbeaten on 56, with New Zealand banking on strong performances from Tom Blundell and Glenn Phillips to secure victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflecting on the day’s play, Lyon commended the quality of Test cricket and praised the performance of New Zealand’s Glenn, acknowledging his five-wicket haul. Lyon also lauded the batting display of Ravindra, foreseeing a bright future for the young talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With 523 wickets to his credit, Lyon currently ranks 7th in the list of highest wicket-takers in Test cricket history.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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