Adam Lyth

Adam Lyth
Nationality: England
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Date of Birth: 1987-09-25 Age: 37

Bio

Career Stats

Fixtures

Teams

Adam Lyth is a prominent English cricketer who has proved his prowess as an opener in both domestic and international cricket.
Born on September 25, 1987, in Whitby, North Yorkshire, Lyth's cricketing journey has been one of dedication, resilience, and consistent performance.

Lyth first caught the attention of the cricketing world during the 2014 county season while playing for Yorkshire.
In a remarkable display of skill and partnership, he and his teammate Alex Lees put on a staggering 375-run stand for the first wicket against Northamptonshire.
This performance marked a turning point in Lyth's career, propelling him to the forefront of England's opening batting options.

Displaying a modern approach to batting, Lyth possessed an attacking mindset that made him a nightmare for bowlers facing the new ball.
He fearlessly unleashed an array of shots, dazzling spectators with his strokeplay.
However, it was Lyth's ability to weather difficult periods and grind out runs that truly set him apart.
In the 2014 season, he amassed a remarkable total of 1489 runs in the County Championship, including six centuries, at an impressive average of 67.68.

Lyth's outstanding performance in domestic cricket earned him a much-deserved opportunity to represent England in Test cricket.
Making his debut against New Zealand in 2015, he made an immediate impact by scoring a century in his second Test at his home ground, Headingley.
This achievement cemented his status as a rising star in English cricket.

Unfortunately, Lyth's Test career did not flourish as admirably as his county cricket endeavors.
Despite his promising start, he struggled to find consistency against Australia, scoring just 115 runs at an average of 12.77 in five Tests.
As England sought a suitable opening partner for Alastair Cook, Lyth was eventually replaced, ending his Test career after just one season.

Nevertheless, Lyth remained an indispensable asset for Yorkshire, continuing to dominate the first-class format and becoming a key figure in limited-overs cricket.
His impressive performances in T20 cricket helped Yorkshire reach the Finals Day in 2016, and his record-breaking innings of 161 runs off 73 balls against Northants in 2017 solidified his reputation as a formidable white-ball player.

In 2022, Lyth's white-ball prowess reached new heights.
He amassed a staggering 824 runs across both the Blast and the Hundred, maintaining a strike rate exceeding 170.
This exceptional summer caught the attention of cricketing enthusiasts worldwide, and he was subsequently signed by the Perth Scorchers for the Big Bash League.

Despite the ups and downs in his international career, Adam Lyth's contributions to Yorkshire cricket and his tremendous achievements in domestic and T20 cricket have earned him a distinguished place in the sport.
Lyth's attacking approach, combined with his ability to grind out runs when required, showcase his resilience and commitment to the game.
With his continued success, he remains an influential figure in English cricket and a force to be reckoned with in the years to come.

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	6s	4s
T10	27	22	2	456	54	20.73	262	174.05	0	4	27	42
4day	50	82	4	2774	183	33.83	5962	46.53	7	14	25	380
ODI	7	7	0	201	78	28.71	184	109.24	0	2	4	25
T20	88	86	3	2174	90	25.28	1492	145.71	0	18	79	241
100-Ball	20	20	0	409	79	20.45	275	148.73	0	3	24	33

Format	Mat	Inns	Wkts	Runs	Overs	Ave	Econ	Wide	NoBall	4w	5w
T10	1	1	0	9	1	-	9.00	0	0	0	0
4day	30	19	4	185	75	46.25	2.47	0	0	0	0
ODI	1	1	2	27	3	13.50	9.00	2	0	0	0
T20	24	24	17	459	56	27.00	8.20	6	4	1	1
100-Ball	5	2	2	30	3.7	15.00	8.11	0	0	0	0

Adam Lyth

Batting Stats

Bowling Stats

Explore more cricketers

Imam Shaik

Neil Narvekar

Aaron Redmond

Hirenbhai Patel

Subscribe to All Out Cricket

Browse

Learn

Info