- Australia ended day three of the third Test at the SCG with a 243-run lead over New Zealand
- Nathan Lyon took 5-68, his 17th Test five-for
Australia remain on track to finish off their perfect summer, going to stumps on day three of the third Test 40-0 and leading New Zealand by 243 runs. That advantage owes much to Nathan Lyon who claimed his 17th five-wicket haul to help dismiss New Zealand for 251 in their first innings, in reply to Australia’s 454.
Lyon finished with 5-68, by far his best figures on his home wicket, one that threatens to offer even more spin in the final innings. He dismissed Tom Blundell before the New Zealand opener could add to his overnight score of 34, with a shorter ball that spun between his legs and ricocheted onto the stumps via his pad. The out-of-sorts Jeet Raval was then trapped lbw for 31, wasting a review on the way as his poor summer continued.
Written by Australian Associated Press
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/jan/05/nathan-lyon-spins-australia-closer-to-victory-on-day-three-at-the-scg under the title “Nathan Lyon spins Australia closer to victory on day three at the SCG”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
