Nathan Lyon is not taking South Africa lightly in the WTC Final, saying, “They have some class players”

Nathan Lyon discussed the difficulties Australia faces in holding onto their Test championship against South Africa in the 2023–25 World Test Championship final at Lord’s next week. According to the star spinner, the Proteas have incredible bowlers and top-tier hitters. Given the neutral conditions and Duke’s ball, he thought the one-time Test would present a different challenge.

It might be really difficult for the batsmen, according to the world-class spinner who was present at the Australian training in Beckenham on Thursday. He said it would be a match between two of the world’s top bowling attacks.

“It’s going to be a good challenge, and it’s a one-off Test match, of course. South Africa has some world-class hitters and fantastic spinners there as well. With foreign circumstances and the Dukes ball, it will be a new challenge. It will be a fantastic challenge for all batters because it will have two of the top bowling attacks facing off, which is another intriguing aspect,” Nathan Lyon stated.

David Bedingham is a unique athlete: Nathan Lyon

The Australian attack might be threatened by hitters like Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, and David Bedingham, according to the right-arm spinner. Lyon felt compelled to have fun and perform the fundamentals correctly.

“As I mentioned before, they have some great players, and with players like Aiden Markram and Rickelton at the top of the order, there’s no use in disguising that fact either. In county cricket, I faced Bedingham last year, and he’s a unique player, so ultimately, it will be men who perform the fundamentals. and relish the stressful times,” Nathan Lyon continued.

It will be difficult for South Africa to defeat the reigning champions in their first WTC final. After India, Australia is the only other team to have been in the WTC Final twice. Their defence will start on June 11 after they defeated India in 2023 to win their first Test match.