World Cup 2019: 5 positive takeaways for Australia from their first warm-up game against England

#2 Nathan Lyon's fantastic spell

Nathan Lyon was the best bowler for Australia

Many experts and captains have said that spin will play an important role in this World Cup. Nathan Lyon's bowling was a big positive takeaway for Australia in this regard. He was accurate and miserly, bowling with an economy rate of 3.7 and picking up the wicket of Ben Stokes. He could have got a second wicket but Carey missed a stumping chance. He managed to get some purchase off the surface when it became dry and the batsmen were finding it difficult to counter it.

Nathan Lyon would have to play a similar role in the World Cup should Australia decide to play two spinners. Lyon will be tasked with the role of keeping it tight at the other end with Adam Zampa being the strike spinner for Australia. He was excellent against the left-handers and the Aussies might be tempted to play him against oppositions that have a number of left-handers in their squad.