Ash 2025-26 [WATCH]: Nathan Lyon’s lethal turn sees Harry Brook wrapped on day 4 of the Adelaide Test

Nathan Lyon has produced a moment of absolute magic on the Adelaide oval on day 4 of the Adelaide Test between England And Australiawho delivers a ball that will be repeated in coaching manuals for years to come.

Nathan Lyon’s fiery turn forces the departure of Harry Brook on Day 4 of the Adelaide Test

I already have problems Harry Brook with his flight and dip earlier in the over, Lyon switched to around the wicket and lofted it with generous air, tempting the batsman into a drive. Brook, perhaps expecting a straighter delivery, planted his front foot and tried to punch through the covers, but failed to account for the wonderful revolutions Lyon had made on the Kookaburra.

The ball drifted in beautifully to keep his line in the air before biting into the crumbling surface of Day 4 and tearing sharply away from the right-hander. It was a classic dismissal from an off-spinner, with the bat beaten not just by a fraction, but by a comfortable distance, before crashing into the top of the off-stump with a sickening sound that silenced the Barmy army. The sheer size of the turn made Brook look back at the field in disbelief. His aggressive stay ended with a display of bowling that exposed England’s vulnerability. “Bazbal” approach against high-quality spin on a wear track. Lyon’s roar of joy told the story; he knew he had just removed the biggest threat to Australia’s dominance with a delivery that was simply unplayable.

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Ashes 3rd Test: Lyon spins web in England as visitors crumble in search of record 435

The Third Test at the Adelaide Oval turned decisively in Australia’s favor on Day 4, with Lyon producing a masterclass in spin bowling to dismantle England’s middle order. Chasing a colossal target of 435 for the win, previously set by Travis Head’s marathon 170 and Alex Carey‘s quick-fire 72, which took Australia to 349 in their second innings, the visitors have succumbed to mounting pressure and a deteriorating surface. While Brook briefly resisted with a counter-attack of 45 (62), his dismissal in the 56th over (55.4) proved the fatal blow as Lyon’s drift and sharp turn left the young batsman bewildered and his off-stump knocked back.

This critical strike came just four overs after the GOAT had already removed England’s captain Ben Stokes for just 5 (18) in the 52nd over (51.6), producing a magical ball that squared it completely and rattled the wood. England, now reeling at 158/5 and still 277 runs behindface an insurmountable mountain to climb as their recognized batting line-up is decimated against the pink ball under lights. Lyon’s current spell of 3/42 underlines his dominance as he exploited the pacers’ footsteps to devastating effect, leaving the tourists’ Bazball philosophy in tatters. With the tail visible and Pat Cummins By rotating their bowlers aggressively, Australia are now on the verge of taking an unassailable 3-0 lead to retain the urn.

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