Batter vs bowler · all formats
Joe Root vs Nathan Lyon: head to head record
Data through 17 December 2025Last updated 17 December 2025
In 27 matches between 2013 and 2025, Joe Root scored 474 runs off 869 balls from Nathan Lyon (strike rate 54.5). Nathan Lyon dismissed Joe Root 8 times, once every 109 balls on average. 66% of the balls were dot balls, and Joe Root hit 38 fours and 4 sixes.
Balls
869
27 matches
Runs
474
Dismissals
8
by Nathan Lyon
Strike rate
54.5
Dot balls
66%
Average
59.25
runs per dismissal
By format
| Format | Matches | Balls | Runs | Outs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 26 | 864 | 466 | 8 | 53.9 |
| ODI | 1 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 160.0 |
By year
Show as table
| Year | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 62 | 140 |
| 2015 | 83 | 111 |
| 2017 | 47 | 97 |
| 2018 | 46 | 102 |
| 2019 | 92 | 213 |
| 2021 | 63 | 104 |
| 2022 | 3 | 16 |
| 2023 | 51 | 63 |
| 2025 | 27 | 23 |
How Nathan Lyon dismissed Joe Root
- Caught7
- Stumped1
Every meeting
| Date | Format | Competition | Runs | Balls | Dismissed | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | Test | The Ashes | 27 | 23 | – | Adelaide Oval |
| 16 Jun 2023 | Test | The Ashes | 51 | 63 | stumped | Edgbaston |
| 5 Jan 2022 | Test | The Ashes | 3 | 16 | – | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| 26 Dec 2021 | Test | The Ashes | 4 | 14 | – | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 16 Dec 2021 | Test | The Ashes | 20 | 34 | – | Adelaide Oval |
| 8 Dec 2021 | Test | The Ashes | 39 | 56 | – | The Gabba |
| 12 Sep 2019 | Test | The Ashes | 9 | 19 | caught | Kennington Oval |
| 4 Sep 2019 | Test | The Ashes | 22 | 73 | – | Old Trafford |
| 22 Aug 2019 | Test | The Ashes | 32 | 71 | caught | Headingley |
| 1 Aug 2019 | Test | The Ashes | 21 | 45 | caught | Edgbaston |
| 11 Jul 2019 | ODI | ICC Cricket World Cup | 8 | 5 | – | Edgbaston |
| 4 Jan 2018 | Test | England tour of Australia and New Zealand | 46 | 102 | – | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| 26 Dec 2017 | Test | England tour of Australia and New Zealand | 16 | 27 | – | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 14 Dec 2017 | Test | England tour of Australia and New Zealand | 1 | 2 | caught | Western Australia Cricket Association Ground |
| 2 Dec 2017 | Test | England tour of Australia and New Zealand | 19 | 36 | – | Adelaide Oval |
| 23 Nov 2017 | Test | England tour of Australia and New Zealand | 11 | 32 | – | The Gabba |
| 20 Aug 2015 | Test | The Ashes | 3 | 6 | – | Kennington Oval |
| 6 Aug 2015 | Test | The Ashes | 26 | 28 | – | Trent Bridge |
| 29 Jul 2015 | Test | The Ashes | 19 | 22 | – | Edgbaston |
| 16 Jul 2015 | Test | The Ashes | 9 | 12 | – | Lord's |
| 8 Jul 2015 | Test | The Ashes | 26 | 43 | – | Sophia Gardens |
| 26 Dec 2013 | Test | The Ashes | 4 | 8 | – | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 13 Dec 2013 | Test | The Ashes | 4 | 9 | – | Western Australia Cricket Association Ground |
| 5 Dec 2013 | Test | The Ashes | 39 | 62 | caught, caught | Adelaide Oval |
| 21 Nov 2013 | Test | The Ashes | 4 | 19 | – | The Gabba |
| 21 Aug 2013 | Test | The Ashes | 3 | 16 | caught | Kennington Oval |
| 1 Aug 2013 | Test | The Ashes | 8 | 26 | – | Old Trafford |
Frequently asked questions
How many times has Nathan Lyon dismissed Joe Root?
8 times in 27 matches in the data (2013–2025): caught 7, stumped 1.
What is Joe Root's strike rate against Nathan Lyon?
54.5: 474 runs off 869 balls.
How many runs has Joe Root scored against Nathan Lyon?
474 runs, with 38 fours and 4 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.