WATCH: Nathan Lyon goes past Glenn McGrath, becomes 6th-highest wicket taker in Tests

Australia’s Nathan Lyon became the sixth-highest wicket taker in Test cricket during the second day of the third match of the ongoing Ashes series at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, on Thursday.

Lyon required two scalps to go past compatriot and former pacer Glenn McGrath’s tally of 563 wickets. The 38-year-old off-spinner did the job in his first over itself.

With his third ball, he had Ollie Pope caught by Josh Inglis at midwicket. On the final delivery, he hit the top of off stump to dismiss England opener Ben Duckett.

Lyon is the most successful Test bowler amongst active cricketers with fellow Aussie Mitchell Starc (420) in second place.

Here’s the list of Top 10 wicket takers in Test cricket

Muthiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) – 800 wickets

Shane Warne (Australia) – 708 wickets

James Anderson (England) – 704 wickets

Anil Kumble (India) – 619 wickets

Stuart Broad (England) – 604 wickets

Nathan Lyon (Australia) – 564 wickets

Glenn McGrath (Australia) – 563 wickets

R Ashwin (India) – 537 wickets

Courtney Walsh (West Indies) – 519 wickets

Dale Steyn (South Africa) – 439 wickets

Published on Dec 18, 2025