Batting He ultimately reached 422 in his 89th Test, with Pollock having needed 108 to reach 421. 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. True champion of the game: Virat Kohli posts heartfelt message for Dale Steyn Steyn walks away from the format with 439 wickets from 93 Test matches at an average of 22.95. World Series Cricket Top Ten (Test) Cheltenham v Manchester City: FA Cup fourth-round preview, Klopp: Our problem was decision-making and that's why we didn't score, Frank Lampard gives spiky responses about Chelsea's struggles, Mikel Arteta explains decision to let Mesut Ozil leave Arsenal, Jurgen Klopp previews Liverpool's FA Cup tie with Man United, Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier weight in ahead of UFC rematch, Klopp admits Liverpool lack confidence after Burnley loss. 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'A heartfelt congratulations to Dale,' Pollock wrote on social media. Dale Steyn had announced his retirement from Tests last year to focus on limited overs cricket. World Cup We are no longer accepting comments on this article. "A heartfelt congratulation to Dale. Steyn is the highest wicket-taker for South Africa in Test cricket with 439 wickets in 93 Test matches. Dale Willem Steyn finishes with more wickets in Test cricket than any other South African. 439 wickets at 22.95 from 93 Tests. After 93 Test matches and 439 wickets that he picked at an average of 22.95 and a strike-rate of 42.3, Dale Stein has decided to call it time on his Test career. The speedster boasts of being among the fastest bowlers of this generation. Published: 10:30 GMT, 26 December 2018 | Updated: 22:31 GMT, 26 December 2018. He ultimately reached 422 in his 89th Test, with Pollock having needed 108 to reach 421. 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. To predict the number of wickets a bowler would take in a match I fit a proportional odds model using number of balls bowled, opposition team, ground and home / away status as predictors. 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 … All Rounders What has gone wrong for Liverpool as unbeaten record ends? 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. ', 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. REVEALED: Manchester United BACK AWAY from European Super League proposals after FIFA and UEFA closed... 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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. 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. South Africa ease past Australia as David Miller and Faf du... Australia level series with narrow victory over South Africa... South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn suffers another injury... Alastair Cook's 10 greatest moments: From his unbeaten 235... Liverpool 0-1 Burnley: Sean Dyche press conference, Southampton Hasenhuttl comments victory against Arsenal in FA cup, Jack Wilshere on phone call with Bournemouth boss ahead of move. Dale Steyn is one of the fastest bowler in the world & his highest speed of 156.6 km/h. Dale Steyn has become South Africa’s leading wicket-taker in Test cricket with 422 scalps to his name. Matches 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. June 11, 2020 7:55 pm. ... Dale Steyn sets sights on 100 Tests and 500 Test wickets. His performances both home and away have been remarkable in so many ways. Dale Steyn has become South Africa's all-time leading wicket taker in Test cricket after Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman became his 422nd victim on Day One of the Boxing Day Test here yesterday. 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. I don't want to blend in': Gareth Ainsworth is the Mustang-driving wannabe... Is it the end for the bouncer? Dale Steyn news caught everyone by surprise when he announced his retirement from test cricket. But he has played just nine Tests since then after being sidelined by numerous ailments. Captaincy Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. 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. '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. His performances both … '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. Dale Steyn is the South African fast bowler who plays in all three forms of cricket for South Africa. Grounds '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. World XI (ODI) Wicket Keeping South Africa news Share. Dale Steyn retires: South African great announces retirement from Test cricket aged 36. Premier League half-term report: Who's top of the class? Steyn now sits just outside the top 10 all-time wicket takers in Test cricket, behind Richard Hadlee on 431. Dismissals He took 439 wickets in 93 Tests at 22.95. Countries IPL, World XI (Test) 'He's been a fantastic bowler for SA for so long. In South Africa, he was invincible, with 261 wickets at home. Dale Steyn surpassed Shaun Pollock's South Africa record of 421 Test wickets on Wednesday and received a warm tribute from the ex-captain. 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. Top Ten (ODI), Analysis of Wickets Taken by Batting Order, Batting Dismissals - Breakdown showing Dismissing Bowlers, Bowling Dismissals - Breakdown showing Batsmen Dismissed, Career Innings - Batting/Bowling/Fielding (Summary - with Age), Back to Player Records and Statistics Menu, 5 Wickets in an Innings against at least 9 Other Countries, Fifty and 5 Wickets in an Innings in Match, Most Successful Bowler / Fielder Combinations, Most Successful Bowler / Wicket Keeper Combinations, Most Wickets Caught by Keeper (Caught Behind). 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. 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. 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. 'The fact that he is the best Test fast bowler that SA has produced, doesn't require my endorsement as his stats and record tell you that. Steyn has taken 176 wickets outside South Africa at an average of 24 while his 241 wickets at home came at an average of 21. Both have played their home matches in conditions that usually favour swing bowlers, and it’s in conditions away from home that Steyn really earns his stripes. 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. Steyn overtook the previous record, which was set by Shaun Pollock in 2008. 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. Eleven of them began their careers, and played most part of it, before the turn of this century. 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. 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. ', The fast bowler is mobbed by his teammates after finally taking the record-breaking wicket. He was part of the South African side that beat England and Australia for the first time away from home since readmission. Pollock was among the first to congratulate his former team-mate. Other 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. 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… Steyn now sits just outside the top 10 all-time wicket takers in Test cricket, behind Richard Hadlee on 431. 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. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Find Steyn's Records, Biography, Centuries, Runs, wickets. Steyn, D W - Test Cricket, profile, statistical overview, batting graphs, bowling graphs, performances by ground, performances by opponent, performances by year, performances by series, performances by batting position, analysis of dismissals, list of innings, partnership records, man of match awards Download Images Watch Videos online Series 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. Dale Steyn becomes leading wicket taker for South Africa in Tests // Cricket Australia “His performances both home and away have been remarkable. 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. 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