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Temba Bavuma vs Nathan Lyon: head to head record
Data through 9 October 2026Last updated 9 October 2026
In 10 matches between 2016 and 2026, Temba Bavuma scored 178 runs off 348 balls from Nathan Lyon (strike rate 51.1). Nathan Lyon dismissed Temba Bavuma 5 times, once every 70 balls on average. 72% of the balls were dot balls, and Temba Bavuma hit 17 fours and 2 sixes.
Balls
348
10 matches
Runs
178
Dismissals
5
by Nathan Lyon
Strike rate
51.1
Dot balls
72%
Average
35.60
runs per dismissal
By format
| Format | Matches | Balls | Runs | Outs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 10 | 348 | 178 | 5 | 51.1 |
By year
Show as table
| Year | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 30 | 76 |
| 2018 | 69 | 96 |
| 2022 | 29 | 55 |
| 2023 | 25 | 57 |
| 2025 | 24 | 51 |
| 2026 | 1 | 13 |
How Nathan Lyon dismissed Temba Bavuma
- Caught4
- Lbw1
Every meeting
| Date | Format | Competition | Runs | Balls | Dismissed | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2026 | Test | Australia tour of South Africa | 1 | 13 | caught | Kingsmead |
| 11 Jun 2025 | Test | ICC World Test Championship | 24 | 51 | – | Lord's |
| 4 Jan 2023 | Test | South Africa tour of Australia | 25 | 57 | – | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| 26 Dec 2022 | Test | South Africa tour of Australia | 22 | 44 | caught | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 17 Dec 2022 | Test | South Africa tour of Australia | 7 | 11 | lbw | The Gabba |
| 30 Mar 2018 | Test | Australia tour of South Africa | 63 | 88 | – | The Wanderers Stadium |
| 22 Mar 2018 | Test | Australia tour of South Africa | 6 | 8 | – | Newlands |
| 24 Nov 2016 | Test | South Africa in Australia Test Series | 3 | 14 | caught | Adelaide Oval |
| 12 Nov 2016 | Test | South Africa in Australia Test Series | 21 | 50 | – | Bellerive Oval |
| 3 Nov 2016 | Test | South Africa in Australia Test Series | 6 | 12 | caught | Western Australia Cricket Association Ground |
Frequently asked questions
How many times has Nathan Lyon dismissed Temba Bavuma?
5 times in 10 matches in the data (2016–2026): caught 4, lbw 1.
What is Temba Bavuma's strike rate against Nathan Lyon?
51.1: 178 runs off 348 balls.
How many runs has Temba Bavuma scored against Nathan Lyon?
178 runs, with 17 fours and 2 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.