Lyon's Leap: Offspinner Overtakes McGrath on Australia's All-Time Test Wicket List

Nathan Lyon surpassed Glenn McGrath to become second on Australia's all-time test wicket list. His two wickets in one over put England in a precarious position at 59 for three during Day 2 of the third Ashes test. England must win in Adelaide to keep Ashes hopes alive.

Nathan Lyon propelled himself to the second spot on Australia's all-time bowling list, surpassing the legendary Glenn McGrath with two crucial wickets in an over. Lyon's offspin magic left England reeling at 59 for three on Day 2 of the third Ashes test match, further intensifying the competition.

Australia, resuming their innings at 326-8, was eventually bowled out for 371, largely due to Jofra Archer's five-wicket haul. Despite a promising start by England at 37 for no loss, Pat Cummins' timely wicket of Zak Crawley initiated a sudden collapse.

Lyon's introduction in the 10th over proved to be a game-changer. His dismissals of Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett crowned his historic achievement and stressed England's dire need for victory in Adelaide to keep the Ashes contest alive against soaring temperatures and Australia's determined bowling attack.

(With inputs from agencies.)