Dale Steyn creates history in the 1st Test against Sri Lanka, leaves Kapil Dev behind

South Africa is currently playing 2-match Test series against Sri Lanka. On the second day of the first test, South African fast bowler Dale Steyn has created history and left India's great all-rounder Kapil Dev behind in the case of most wickets in Test cricket by a fast bowler.

Dale Steyn achieved this feat with the dismissal of Oshada Fernando in the Durban Test against Sri Lanka. Steyn bowled 20 overs in the first innings and took 4 wickets for 48 runs which also includes 7 maidens.

Dale Steyn left Kapil Dev behind:

With this 4 wickets, Dale Steyn has overtaken legendary Kapil Dev. Kapil Dev had taken 434 wickets in 131 tests playing for India, While Dale Steyn has picked 437 in just 92 test matches so far. Apart from this Steyn has already become the leading wicket-taker for South Africa.

Most wickets by a fast bowler in Test cricket:

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England's James Anderson is leading this list with 575 wickets and Australia's Glenn McGrath is in second place with 563 wickets. Followed by West Indies Courtney Walsh (519) in third place, While Dale Steyn is in 4th place with 437 wickets.