In South Africa, he was invincible, with 261 wickets at home. Steyn looked to be within touching distance of Pollock's mark as far back as 2015, when he took his 400th wicket in a match against Bangladesh. Series The comments below have not been moderated. Steyn is the highest wicket-taker for South Africa in Test cricket with 439 wickets in 93 Test matches. June 11, 2020 7:55 pm. Dale Steyn Dale Steyn 2 wickets away from surpassing Kapil Dev in list of highest Test wicket-takers. Steyn now sits just outside the top 10 all-time wicket takers in Test cricket, behind Richard Hadlee on 431. Dale Steyn news caught everyone by surprise when he announced his retirement from test cricket. Steyn now sits just outside the top 10 all-time wicket takers in Test cricket, behind Richard Hadlee on 431. Other Among bowlers with at least 200 Test wickets, only 12 have managed to average under 25 both home and away. 'He's been a fantastic bowler for SA for so long. Steyn‚ who took the new ball after Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed won the toss and chose to bat‚ is also two wickets away from a career 50 Test wickets against Pakistan. His performances both … The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. "A heartfelt congratulation to Dale. Now 37, Steyn retired from Test Cricket in 2019. 'Dale is undoubtedly one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time and we are all very proud of his achievements, not just today, but throughout his chequered career,' Cricket South Africa chief executive Thabang Moroe said in a lengthy statement which recalled a number of his career highlights. Premier League half-term report: Who's top of the class? IPL, World XI (Test) Batting In the Nagpur Test nine years ago dale Steyn showcase great reverse-swing skills to take 10 wickets and gave South Africa a rare win in India. Pretoria: Dale Steyn, long considered South Africa’s greatest fast bowler, confirmed his status statistically when he became the country’s leading Test wicket-taker on Wednesday. Amidst lockdown, Dale Steyn reveals three-attempted break-ins at his home. Steyn has picked 433 wickets in 91 matches for South Africa, in comparison to Dev who picked 434 wickets for India in 131 Test matches. 'He's fully deserving of holding the record for most Test wickets and I hope he goes on to take many more and continues winning games for the Proteas. He ultimately reached 422 in his 89th Test, with Pollock having needed 108 to reach 421. All Rounders World XI (ODI) Dale boasts 439 test wickets at an average of 22,95 and a strike rate of 42,3, whereas Anderson has 584 wickets at an average of 26,83 and a strike rate of 56,1. His injuries of late have been in stark contrast to how well he has managed his body and fitness throughout his career,” said Shaun Pollock referring to Dale Steyn… Captaincy Dale Steyn had announced his retirement from Tests last year to focus on limited overs cricket. Fielding Top Ten (Test) Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Verdict: The number of runs conceded per wicket (average) and the number of balls taken to dismiss a batsman (strike-rate) for Dale Steyn away from home are miles better than James Anderson's at home. Zaman sent an outside edge into the gloves of Dean Elgar as Steyn moved clear of Shaun Pollock, whose record had stood for a decade following his retirement in 2008. He's been a fantastic bowler for SA for so long. World Series Cricket Steyn, 35, has endured a long wait to secure a record which appeared his for the taking three years ago, with a succession of injuries slowing his progress considerably. Ind vs SA, 1st Test: Dale Steyn just a step away from writing history If Steyn manages to take two more wickets in the opening Test, he would equal the record of Pollock. His best includes 20 wickets in the two Tests against New Zealand as mentioned above and the astonishing bowling figures of 8.1-6-8-6 in folding Pakistan’s innings for 49 in 2013 at Wanderers. According to the speedster in the red ball, he opted to retire from the game because of struggling with an injury that he got while winding upon his red ball career. When he crossed the landmark, he had 223 wickets (74%) in home Tests at an average and strike rate of 19.57 and 43.5. Dale Steyn became on Wednesday South Africa’s leading Test wicket-taker after dismissing Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman as his 422nd victim in the first encounter at … The South African fast bowler took 439 Test wickets at an average of 22.95. Dale Steyn and his outswinger have been a compelling sight in the game. ... Shaun Pollock holds the record with 421 wickets, picked up in 108 Tests. Published: 10:30 GMT, 26 December 2018 | Updated: 22:31 GMT, 26 December 2018. Dale Steyn has become South Africa’s leading wicket-taker in Test cricket with 422 scalps to his name. Dale Steyn is now South Africa's all-time leading wicket taker after claiming his 422nd victimÂ. Wicket Keeping ', The fast bowler is mobbed by his teammates after finally taking the record-breaking wicket. ... Dale Steyn sets sights on 100 Tests and 500 Test wickets. Cricket South Africa released a statement in that Dale Steyn said, “Today I walk away from a format of the game I love so much. Download Images Watch Videos online He was part of the South African side that beat England and Australia for the first time away from home since readmission. What has gone wrong for Liverpool as unbeaten record ends? Dale Steyn surpassed Shaun Pollock's South Africa record of 421 Test wickets on Wednesday and received a warm tribute from the ex-captain. Bowling Matches ', At Centurion, Duanne Olivier took six for 37 as Pakistan were bowled out for 181 on the opening day of the three-match series on Wednesday.Â. Back in the South Africa squad after a long time away from the game, Steyn is hoping to make the party for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. While asserting that Steyn deserves to hold the record for most Test wickets, Pollock hoped that he goes on to achieve many more milestones in his career. Dale Steyn became South Africa's outright leading wicket taker in Test cricket after dismissing Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman as his 422nd victim on the opening morning of the Boxing Day Test in Centurion. There have been very few bowlers in the modern era who could intimidate the batsmen as Steyn could. 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'I don't want to conform. And while he will still play White-ball cricket, it is in Tests that he and his outswinger has been most effective; it is only in Tests that we can truly appreciate the beauty and bewitchment of such a special delivery. 'Above all, Dale has been a role model for the way the game should be played and has been the inspiration for our following generations of fast bowlers. South Africa news Share. Dismissals Dale Steyn, who has taken 419 wickets in 86 Tests so far, is making a comeback to international cricket with South Africa’s Test series against Sri Lanka in July. 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