Nathan Lyon Surpasses Glenn McGrath to Move Second on Australia's All-Time Wicket List During Ashes Test
On 18 December 2025, during the third Test of the Ashes series at Adelaide Oval, Nathan Lyon achieved a significant milestone by moving to second place on Australia's all-time wicket-takers list. Lyon surpassed Glenn McGrath by taking his 563rd and 564th Test wickets in his very first over of the spell, both against England in Adelaide. This achievement places him just behind Shane Warne.
Following Lyon's milestone, Australian bowler Pat Cummins dismissed England's Zak Crawley and Joe Root, with Root being dismissed for the 12th time in Test matches. England's Jofra Archer took five wickets during the day and notably batted late, outscoring seven Australian teammates by day’s end.
Lyon had returned to Test action in Adelaide after missing earlier Tests in Jamaica and Brisbane. The day's play highlighted the precision and effectiveness of Australia's bowling attack, set against the backdrop of England's struggles in preparation and performance under the hot conditions in Adelaide.
