Rohit Sharma and Nathan Lyon have faced each other many times in Test matches between India and Australia. Rohit is known for his timing and shot selection, while Lyon is one of the best off-spinners in the world. Their battles have often come at important moments in the game.
In this article, we look at the head-to-head stats between Rohit Sharma and Nathan Lyon to understand how Rohit has performed against him over the years.
Rohit Sharma vs Nathan Lyon Head-to-Head Stats Summary
Rohit Sharma has faced Nathan Lyon in all three formats of international cricket. Across 482 balls, Rohit has scored 301 runs and has been dismissed 9 times by Lyon. He has hit 17 fours and 15 sixes, with 325 dot balls.
Format | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s/6s | Avg | SR |
Test | 207 | 388 | 9 | 283 | 16/9 | 23.0 | 53.4 |
ODI | 86 | 91 | 0 | 42 | 1/5 | - | 94.5 |
T20I | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | - | 266.7 |
Total | 301 | 482 | 9 | 325 | 17/15 | - | - |
Rohit vs Lyon: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in Test Cricket
In Tests, Rohit has scored 207 runs off 388 balls and has been dismissed 9 times by Lyon. He has hit 16 fours and 9 sixes, with 283 dot balls. His strike rate stands at 53.4, but the average of 23.0 shows that Lyon has been effective in getting him out regularly.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2014 | 37 | 47 | 2 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 18.5 | 78.7 |
2015 | 39 | 69 | 1 | 53 | 1 | 4 | 39.0 | 56.5 |
2018 | 27 | 71 | 2 | 53 | 1 | 1 | 13.5 | 38.0 |
2021 | 32 | 71 | 1 | 56 | 3 | 1 | 32.0 | 45.1 |
2023 | 72 | 129 | 3 | 91 | 7 | 2 | 24.0 | 55.8 |
2024 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0 |
Total | 207 | 388 | 9 | 283 | 16 | 9 | 23.0 | 53.4 |
Rohit vs Lyon: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in ODI Cricket
Rohit has scored 86 runs off 91 balls in ODIs against Lyon and has not been dismissed even once. He has hit 1 four and 5 sixes, showing a clear intent to attack, with a healthy strike rate of 94.5.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2016 | 29 | 26 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | - | 111.5 |
2019 | 57 | 65 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 4 | - | 87.7 |
Total | 86 | 91 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 5 | - | 94.5 |
Rohit vs Lyon: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in T20I Cricket
Rohit and Lyon have met just once in T20Is, back in 2016. Rohit scored 8 runs off 3 balls, including a six, and was not dismissed. His strike rate in that game was a blazing 266.7, although the sample size is very small.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2016 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 266.7 |
Total | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 266.7 |
Verdict: Rohit Sharma vs Nathan Lyon Who Has the Edge?
Nathan Lyon has had clear success against Rohit Sharma in Test cricket, dismissing him 9 times and keeping his average low.
In ODIs and T20Is, however, Rohit has looked far more comfortable, scoring freely without losing his wicket.
Overall, while Lyon dominates their Test match rivalry, Rohit has the upper hand in the white-ball formats.
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