Ashwin vs Lyon (Thread)
Considering conditions absolutely neutral for both ( SA, Eng, NZ, WI )
Taking average and strike rate as parameters
Average S.R.
Ashwin 31.14 66.3
Lyon 31.27 64.2

1/n

In Australia
Average S.R.
Ashwin 48.07 94.7
Lyon 31.93 64.3

Ashwin's record is disastrous in Australia and I will not shy away from that fact.

(2/n)

In India
Average SR
Ashwin 22.8 49.4
Lyon 31 51.7

Overall
Average SR
Ashwin 25.43 53.6
Lyon 31.58 62.9

(3/n)

Yes Ashwin has been helped with pitches to help his cause in India but not all have been rank turners.

First Stat in neutral conditions suggest that there is absolutely nothing to seperate them based on that
Ashwin at home is probably one of the biggest threat going around

Lyon's record considering pitches he has played in is appreciable but to call him the greater finger spinner at the moment has no real substance.

What makes people say Lyon is the greater spinner among these 2?
Considering these stats I would say they are baffling.

@CricAussieFan @Vivek7968 @Fancricket12
Is there something very obvious to say Lyon is the greater spinner? IMO a big no