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Faf du Plessis vs Nathan Lyon: head to head record
Data through 6 July 2019Last updated 6 July 2019
Faf du Plessis faced 556 balls from Nathan Lyon in the data (2012–2019), scoring 257 runs at a strike rate of 46.2. Nathan Lyon dismissed Faf du Plessis 2 times, once every 278 balls on average. 76% of the balls were dot balls, and Faf du Plessis hit 27 fours and 5 sixes.
Balls
556
13 matches
Runs
257
Dismissals
2
by Nathan Lyon
Strike rate
46.2
Dot balls
76%
Average
128.50
runs per dismissal
By format
| Format | Matches | Balls | Runs | Outs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 10 | 497 | 185 | 2 | 37.2 |
| ODI | 3 | 59 | 72 | 0 | 122.0 |
By year
Show as table
| Year | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 63 | 290 |
| 2014 | 93 | 127 |
| 2016 | 28 | 56 |
| 2018 | 54 | 67 |
| 2019 | 19 | 16 |
How Nathan Lyon dismissed Faf du Plessis
- Caught1
- Lbw1
Every meeting
| Date | Format | Competition | Runs | Balls | Dismissed | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jul 2019 | ODI | ICC Cricket World Cup | 19 | 16 | – | Old Trafford |
| 30 Mar 2018 | Test | Australia tour of South Africa | 41 | 44 | – | The Wanderers Stadium |
| 22 Mar 2018 | Test | Australia tour of South Africa | 2 | 8 | lbw | Newlands |
| 9 Mar 2018 | Test | Australia tour of South Africa | 1 | 4 | – | St George's Park |
| 1 Mar 2018 | Test | Australia tour of South Africa | 10 | 11 | – | Kingsmead |
| 24 Nov 2016 | Test | South Africa in Australia Test Series | 20 | 43 | – | Adelaide Oval |
| 3 Nov 2016 | Test | South Africa in Australia Test Series | 8 | 13 | – | Western Australia Cricket Association Ground |
| 6 Sep 2014 | ODI | Zimbabwe Triangular Series | 18 | 20 | – | Harare Sports Club |
| 2 Sep 2014 | ODI | Zimbabwe Triangular Series | 35 | 23 | – | Harare Sports Club |
| 1 Mar 2014 | Test | Australia in South Africa Test Series | 21 | 44 | – | Newlands |
| 20 Feb 2014 | Test | Australia in South Africa Test Series | 19 | 40 | caught | St George's Park |
| 30 Nov 2012 | Test | South Africa in Australia Test Series | 29 | 63 | – | Western Australia Cricket Association Ground |
| 22 Nov 2012 | Test | South Africa in Australia Test Series | 34 | 227 | – | Adelaide Oval |
Frequently asked questions
How many times has Nathan Lyon dismissed Faf du Plessis?
2 times in 13 matches in the data (2012–2019): caught 1, lbw 1.
What is Faf du Plessis's strike rate against Nathan Lyon?
46.2: 257 runs off 556 balls.
How many runs has Faf du Plessis scored against Nathan Lyon?
257 runs, with 27 fours and 5 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.