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AB de Villiers vs Nathan Lyon: head to head record
Data through 23 January 2020Last updated 23 January 2020
In 15 matches between 2011 and 2020, AB de Villiers scored 362 runs off 612 balls from Nathan Lyon (strike rate 59.2). Nathan Lyon dismissed AB de Villiers 3 times, once every 204 balls on average. 68% of the balls were dot balls, and AB de Villiers hit 37 fours and 7 sixes.
Balls
612
15 matches
Runs
362
Dismissals
3
by Nathan Lyon
Strike rate
59.2
Dot balls
68%
Average
120.67
runs per dismissal
By format
| Format | Matches | Balls | Runs | Outs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 11 | 582 | 342 | 2 | 58.8 |
| ODI | 3 | 24 | 15 | 1 | 62.5 |
| T20 leagues | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 83.3 |
By year
Show as table
| Year | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 34 | 52 |
| 2012 | 101 | 170 |
| 2014 | 104 | 215 |
| 2016 | 5 | 8 |
| 2018 | 113 | 161 |
| 2020 | 5 | 6 |
How Nathan Lyon dismissed AB de Villiers
- Caught2
- Caught and bowled1
Every meeting
| Date | Format | Competition | Runs | Balls | Dismissed | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2020 | T20 | Big Bash League | 5 | 6 | – | The Gabba |
| 30 Mar 2018 | Test | Australia tour of South Africa | 34 | 39 | – | The Wanderers Stadium |
| 22 Mar 2018 | Test | Australia tour of South Africa | 26 | 55 | – | Newlands |
| 9 Mar 2018 | Test | Australia tour of South Africa | 32 | 37 | caught | St George's Park |
| 1 Mar 2018 | Test | Australia tour of South Africa | 21 | 30 | – | Kingsmead |
| 7 Jun 2016 | ODI | West Indies Tri-Nation Series | 5 | 8 | – | Providence Stadium |
| 6 Sep 2014 | ODI | Zimbabwe Triangular Series | 7 | 9 | – | Harare Sports Club |
| 2 Sep 2014 | ODI | Zimbabwe Triangular Series | 3 | 7 | caught | Harare Sports Club |
| 1 Mar 2014 | Test | Australia in South Africa Test Series | 10 | 46 | – | Newlands |
| 20 Feb 2014 | Test | Australia in South Africa Test Series | 44 | 86 | caught and bowled | St George's Park |
| 12 Feb 2014 | Test | Australia in South Africa Test Series | 40 | 67 | – | SuperSport Park |
| 30 Nov 2012 | Test | South Africa in Australia Test Series | 74 | 51 | – | Western Australia Cricket Association Ground |
| 22 Nov 2012 | Test | South Africa in Australia Test Series | 7 | 55 | – | Adelaide Oval |
| 9 Nov 2012 | Test | South Africa in Australia Test Series | 20 | 64 | – | The Gabba |
| 17 Nov 2011 | Test | Australia in South Africa Test Series | 34 | 52 | – | The Wanderers Stadium |
Frequently asked questions
How many times has Nathan Lyon dismissed AB de Villiers?
3 times in 15 matches in the data (2011–2020): caught 2, caught and bowled 1.
What is AB de Villiers's strike rate against Nathan Lyon?
59.2: 362 runs off 612 balls.
How many runs has AB de Villiers scored against Nathan Lyon?
362 runs, with 37 fours and 7 sixes.
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Balls faced exclude wides. Dismissals count only wickets credited to the bowler (not run outs). Coverage: Cricsheet data only.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.