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Ben Stokes vs Nathan Lyon: head to head record
Data through 17 December 2025Last updated 17 December 2025
Ben Stokes faced 989 balls from Nathan Lyon in the data (2013–2025), scoring 466 runs at a strike rate of 47.1. Nathan Lyon dismissed Ben Stokes 11 times, once every 90 balls on average. 78% of the balls were dot balls, and Ben Stokes hit 46 fours and 16 sixes.
Balls
989
21 matches
Runs
466
Dismissals
11
by Nathan Lyon
Strike rate
47.1
Dot balls
78%
Average
42.36
runs per dismissal
By format
| Format | Matches | Balls | Runs | Outs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 19 | 933 | 433 | 10 | 46.4 |
| ODI | 1 | 32 | 25 | 0 | 78.1 |
| first-class | 1 | 24 | 8 | 1 | 33.3 |
By year
Show as table
| Year | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 55 | 135 |
| 2014 | 42 | 52 |
| 2015 | 62 | 79 |
| 2019 | 180 | 359 |
| 2021 | 45 | 138 |
| 2022 | 34 | 70 |
| 2023 | 16 | 39 |
| 2024 | 8 | 24 |
| 2025 | 24 | 93 |
How Nathan Lyon dismissed Ben Stokes
- Caught6
- Lbw3
- Bowled2
Every meeting
| Date | Format | Competition | Runs | Balls | Dismissed | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | Test | The Ashes | 22 | 90 | bowled | Adelaide Oval |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Test | The Ashes | 2 | 3 | – | Perth Stadium |
| 17 May 2024 | MDM | County Championship | 8 | 24 | caught | Stanley Park |
| 16 Jun 2023 | Test | The Ashes | 16 | 39 | – | Edgbaston |
| 5 Jan 2022 | Test | The Ashes | 34 | 70 | lbw, caught | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| 26 Dec 2021 | Test | The Ashes | 8 | 11 | – | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 16 Dec 2021 | Test | The Ashes | 32 | 110 | lbw | Adelaide Oval |
| 8 Dec 2021 | Test | The Ashes | 5 | 17 | – | The Gabba |
| 12 Sep 2019 | Test | The Ashes | 22 | 38 | bowled | Kennington Oval |
| 4 Sep 2019 | Test | The Ashes | 8 | 42 | – | Old Trafford |
| 22 Aug 2019 | Test | The Ashes | 52 | 96 | – | Headingley |
| 14 Aug 2019 | Test | The Ashes | 55 | 100 | lbw | Lord's |
| 1 Aug 2019 | Test | The Ashes | 18 | 51 | caught | Edgbaston |
| 25 Jun 2019 | ODI | ICC Cricket World Cup | 25 | 32 | – | Lord's |
| 20 Aug 2015 | Test | The Ashes | 8 | 10 | caught | Kennington Oval |
| 16 Jul 2015 | Test | The Ashes | 21 | 28 | – | Lord's |
| 8 Jul 2015 | Test | The Ashes | 33 | 41 | – | Sophia Gardens |
| 3 Jan 2014 | Test | The Ashes | 42 | 52 | – | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| 26 Dec 2013 | Test | The Ashes | 18 | 33 | caught | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 13 Dec 2013 | Test | The Ashes | 32 | 68 | caught | Western Australia Cricket Association Ground |
| 5 Dec 2013 | Test | The Ashes | 5 | 34 | – | Adelaide Oval |
Frequently asked questions
How many times has Nathan Lyon dismissed Ben Stokes?
11 times in 21 matches in the data (2013–2025): caught 6, lbw 3, bowled 2.
What is Ben Stokes's strike rate against Nathan Lyon?
47.1: 466 runs off 989 balls.
How many runs has Ben Stokes scored against Nathan Lyon?
466 runs, with 46 fours and 16 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.