Fast, intimidating, and a natural ability to swing the ball both sides is what makes Dale Steyn different from other pacers. Being South Africa’s leading wicket-taker in Tests with 439 wickets in 93 Tests, Dale Steyn is one of the best fast-bowlers South Africa has ever produced in their cricket history.
Dale Steyn also enjoyed considerable success in the Indian Premier League. Steyn made his first appearance in the Indian Premier League in the inaugural edition in 2008. He played three seasons for Royal Challengers Bangalore before moving to Deccan Chargers ahead of the 2011 season. Other teams that he played for are Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Gujarat Lions.
Here’s is an IPL record of Dale Steyn that even his die-hard fans don’t know:
In 2013, while playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Dale Steyn bowled 212 dot balls out of the 407 balls he bowled in that season. This means he bowled more than 50% dot balls that season, the highest by any bowler in the tournament.
No doubt, the 2013 IPL season was one of his best seasons.