Steyn can equal Lillee’s record for the fastest 250 Test wickets at the ‘Bull Ring’
Dale Steyn has grabbed seven match wickets or more in three of his last four Tests at the Wanderers © Getty Images
By CricketCountry Staff
Cape Town: Nov 15, 2011
South African pacer Dale Steyn has a perfect opportunity to try and equal Dennis Lillee’s record for the fastest man to 250 Test wickets at the “Bull Ring” at Johannesburg.
Lillee reached the 250-milestone in his 48th Test, and Steyn stands enticingly on 244 scalps from 47 appearances for South Africa in Tests.
With its reputation for bounce and carry, the venue has often been a paradise for pace bowlers.
The Wanderers is one of the grounds where the 28-year-old has an excellent Test record. He has bagged 31 wickets in six Tests there at an average of 21.09, which beats his total average at present of 22.96, the sports24 website reports.
Steyn has grabbed seven match wickets or more in three of his last four Tests at the Wanderers.