Top 5 Australian cricketers who have great Test record against India

3. Nathan Lyon 

Nathan Lyon is the only bowler to feature in this list. By a long margin, he is the most successful Australian Test bowler against India in terms of wickets taken. The curator-turned-off-spinner from New South Wales has 121 wickets against his name in 27 Tests. This stat accumulates close to a quarter of his total Test scalps. 

The right arm offie provides a perfect balance to his bowling colleagues. Lyon is known for his relentless accurate bowling, pressurizing batters to commit mistakes. On Australian decks, he relies on side spins to challenge both the edges of the bat. He took 60 wickets in 28 innings at his home, which is known for not favouring the spinners. 

Indian batters found him tough to tackle, especially with their not-so-good spin-playing techniques. Lyon has registered five-wicket hauls record 9 times. His best performance came during the 2016-17 Border-Gavaskar Trophy where in Bangalore he picked up 8 wickets just for 50 runs. He ran through the Indian batting order quite a few times. A master of his craft, Lyon stands a chance to add a few more scalps under his belt.