Top 10 Bowling Performances Of Dale Steyn In International Cricket

5. 10/154 vs. Australia at Melbourne, Test match, December 2008

One of the best bowling spells for Dale Steyn during the 2^nd test match between Australia and South Africa played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia from 26^th December to 30^th December.

In that match Australian captain Ricky Pointing won the toss and decided to bat first. Steyn picked the early wicket of Simon Katich, then took Micheal Hussey, Brett Lee, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Hauritz to bowl out Australia for 394 in the first innings. Dale Steyn took 5/87 in his 29 overs.

South Africa was bowled out for 459 in their first innings. Dale Steyn was the pick of bowlers for South Africa in the 2^nd innings too, picking wickets of Matthew Hayden, Simon Katich, Micheal Clarke, Andrew Symonds and Peter Siddle. He finished with figures of 5/67 in the 2^nd innings. South Africa won the match by 9 wickets.

Dale Steyn was named the man of the match for his match-winning performance.