Lyon needs 2 wickets in WTC final vs SA to surpass McGrath on this list

June 9, 2025 Credit: Getty

Aussie menaces vs Proteas

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Shane Warne

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Clarrie Grimmett

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Mitchell Johnson

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Glenn McGrath

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Nathan Lyon

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Another list to go past McGrath

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Lyon reigns supreme

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Lyon's run in WTC 2023-25

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