Nathan Lyon Scripts Record With the bat - (Source: AFP)Day 2 of the 1st Test between Australia and South Africa belonged to Matt Renshaw and Nathan Lyon. The duo stitched a crucial 134-run stand for the 9th wicket, which helped Australia put a respectable total against the Rainbow Nation.Matt Renshaw stole all the limelight as he missed his double hundred by 10 runs. However, Nathan Lyon must be equally credited for his valuable 27 (92). Interestingly, with a valiant effort with the bat, Lyon managed to script a rare batting feat.Nathan Lyon Completes 1000 Test RunsNotably, on Day 2 of the 1st Test, Nathan Lyon, who has 1732 Test runs, completed 1000 runs while batting at No.10. Interestingly, he became the 1st ever player in history to reach 1000 Test runs while batting at No. 10.Talking about his stats, Lyon has 1019 runs in 98 innings, averaging 13.23 with the bat. It is worth noting that Lyon has also scored 43 runs, which is his highest total while batting at No. 10.Most Runs at No. 10 in Tests* 1019 – Nathan Lyon** 825 - Stuart Broad* 594 - Neil Wagner* 568 - Dale Steyn* 511 - Tim Southee* 496 - Waqar Younis* 470 - Bishan BediALSO READCameron Green To Return For Australia vs South Africa 2nd Test: ReportNathan Lyon, Matt Renshaw Script World Record Stand For 9th WicketMatt Renshaw and Nathan Lyon put together 134 runs for the ninth wicket. The 134-run stand between Renshaw and Lyon also marked the highest-ever by any Australian pair at ninth or lower-wicket against South Africa in Test matches. Highest 9th Wicket Partnerships in South Africa in Tests:195 - Mark Boucher & Pat Symcox (South Africa) vs Pakistan, Johannesburg, 1998134 - Nathan Lyon, Matt Renshaw (Australia) vs South Africa, Durban, 2026*106 - James Anderson & Graeme Swann (England) vs South Africa, Centurion, 2009Highest 9th Wicket Partnerships for Australia in Tests:154 - Jack Blackham & Syd Gregory vs England, Sydney, 1894134 - Nathan Lyon & Matt Renshaw vs South Africa, Durban, 2026*133 - Jason Gillespie & Steve Waugh vs India, Kolkata, 2001ALSO READRawalpindi Stadium Pitch Report, Weather Report For PAK vs SL 2nd T20I 2026
