Ashes 2017/18, 1st Test: Hits and misses

Hit: Nathan Lyon

Despite all the hype around Australia's pace battery, off-spinner Nathan Lyon emerged a clear winner with his accurate line and variation.

On the verge of becoming Australia’s sixth highest wicket-taker in history, Lyon moved past 50 Test wickets for 2017 and exposed the chinks in England's batting armour.

Although he is not very comfortable bowling to left-handers, Lyon looked dangerous with every ball.He got rid of three of four lefties in England's batting line-up in the second innings.

Moeen Ali, who is a left-hander and a decent player of spin, was dismissed by Lyon in both the innings.With Lyon bowling so accurately against the left-handers, England will have to revamp their batting order before the Adelaide Test.

In addition to claiming five crucial wickets, a sensational throw from the covers to dismiss well-set James Vince (83) by a mile, was the cherry on top for the in-form spinner.