Joe Root vs Nathan Lyon: Test head-to-head record

JE Root vs NM Lyon (Test): 466 runs off 864 balls, out 8 time(s) (SR 53.94, 37×4, 4×6). Every number below is computed from ball-by-ball data across 2013–2025 and matches the official record.

StatValue
Balls864
Runs466
Dismissals8
Strike rate53.94
Fours37
Sixes4

How many runs has Joe Root scored against Nathan Lyon in Test cricket?

Joe Root has scored 466 runs off 864 balls against Nathan Lyon in Test cricket (strike rate 53.94, average 58.25).

How many times has Nathan Lyon dismissed Joe Root?

Nathan Lyon has dismissed Joe Root 8 time(s) in Test cricket (caught ×7, stumped ×1).

How many sixes has Joe Root hit off Nathan Lyon?

Joe Root has hit 4 six(es) and 37 four(s) off Nathan Lyon in Test cricket.

Joe Root ne Nathan Lyon ko kitne chhakke maare?

Joe Root ne Nathan Lyon ki gendon par 4 chhakke aur 37 chauke lagaye hain — Test me kul 466 run, 864 genden, 8 baar out.

Season by season

SeasonBallsRunsOutsSR
201314062344.29
201511183074.77
201719993146.73
201920884340.38
202112066055.0
20236351180.95
202523270117.39

By venue

VenueBallsRunsOutsSR
Adelaide Oval155105267.74
Edgbaston13091270.0
Sydney Cricket Ground11849041.53
Brisbane Cricket Ground10754050.47
Old Trafford9930030.3
Headingley7132145.07
Melbourne Cricket Ground4924048.98
Sophia Gardens4326060.47

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