Top five leading Test wicket-takers Of 2019

#2. Nathan Lyon - 45 wickets.

Nathan Lyon.

Nathan Lyon has shown over the years that he has the skills to get his wickets in all conditions. Lyon doesn't require a rank turner to get him wickets and he has been a consistent performer for Australia. The off-spinner gets most of his wickets because he is able to extract extra bounce from the surface.

Lyon generally hits the good length area and the batters need to be on their toes while facing him. The Australian spinner snared 45 wickets in 12 Test matches this year. The 32-year-old bowled at an average of 33.6 and a strike rate of 68.7. The experienced spinner took two five-wicket hauls in the year.

Lyon was also at his best in the Ashes he scalped 20 wickets in the five Test matches allowing Australia to keep the pressure on from both the ends.