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Alastair Cook vs Nathan Lyon: head to head record
Data through 4 January 2018Last updated 4 January 2018
In 14 matches between 2013 and 2018, Alastair Cook scored 201 runs off 541 balls from Nathan Lyon (strike rate 37.2). Nathan Lyon dismissed Alastair Cook 8 times, once every 68 balls on average. 80% of the balls were dot balls, and Alastair Cook hit 20 fours and 0 sixes.
Balls
541
14 matches
Runs
201
Dismissals
8
by Nathan Lyon
Strike rate
37.2
Dot balls
80%
Average
25.12
runs per dismissal
By format
| Format | Matches | Balls | Runs | Outs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 14 | 541 | 201 | 8 | 37.2 |
By year
Show as table
| Year | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 69 | 159 |
| 2015 | 59 | 186 |
| 2017 | 59 | 160 |
| 2018 | 14 | 36 |
How Nathan Lyon dismissed Alastair Cook
- Caught5
- Bowled2
- Lbw1
Every meeting
| Date | Format | Competition | Runs | Balls | Dismissed | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan 2018 | Test | England tour of Australia and New Zealand | 14 | 36 | bowled | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| 26 Dec 2017 | Test | England tour of Australia and New Zealand | 50 | 121 | – | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 2 Dec 2017 | Test | England tour of Australia and New Zealand | 9 | 39 | caught, lbw | Adelaide Oval |
| 20 Aug 2015 | Test | The Ashes | 39 | 111 | bowled | Kennington Oval |
| 6 Aug 2015 | Test | The Ashes | 5 | 13 | – | Trent Bridge |
| 29 Jul 2015 | Test | The Ashes | 3 | 7 | caught | Edgbaston |
| 16 Jul 2015 | Test | The Ashes | 12 | 41 | – | Lord's |
| 8 Jul 2015 | Test | The Ashes | 0 | 14 | caught | Sophia Gardens |
| 26 Dec 2013 | Test | The Ashes | 10 | 10 | – | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 13 Dec 2013 | Test | The Ashes | 6 | 21 | caught | Western Australia Cricket Association Ground |
| 21 Nov 2013 | Test | The Ashes | 17 | 49 | caught | The Gabba |
| 21 Aug 2013 | Test | The Ashes | 16 | 22 | – | Kennington Oval |
| 9 Aug 2013 | Test | The Ashes | 1 | 10 | – | Riverside Ground |
| 1 Aug 2013 | Test | The Ashes | 19 | 47 | – | Old Trafford |
Frequently asked questions
How many times has Nathan Lyon dismissed Alastair Cook?
8 times in 14 matches in the data (2013–2018): caught 5, bowled 2, lbw 1.
What is Alastair Cook's strike rate against Nathan Lyon?
37.2: 201 runs off 541 balls.
How many runs has Alastair Cook scored against Nathan Lyon?
201 runs, with 20 fours and 0 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.