Dale Steyn equals Shaun Pollock as South Africa's highest wicket taker in Test cricket

WRITTEN BY DNA Web Team | Updated: Jul 14, 2018, 01:46 PM IST

South Africa's pace bowler Dale Steyn (R) is congratulated by his teammate Vernon Philander after dismissing Sri Lanka''s Lakshan Sandakan during the third day of the opening Test match between Sri Lanka and South Africa at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle on July 14, 2018

Steyn took wicket no. 421 against Sri Lanka on Saturday.

Dale Steyn took his 421st wicket to equal former captain Shaun Pollock as South Africa's highest wicket taker in Test cricket. Steyn got the wicket during his comeback match against Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday.

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Steyn, who is returning to cricket after recovering from a heel injury in January, dismissed last man Lakshan Sandakan to claim his 421st wicket.

Sandakan was caught at point by Temba Bauvma as Sri Lanka were all out for 190 runs in their second innings. Steyn took wickets from the match.

Steyn took 21 Tests less than Pollock, who ended with 421 wickets after 108 Tests, to reach the landmark.

Considered one of the all-time great pace bowlers, Steyn debuted for South Africa 14 years ago and he is playing his 87th Test match.

South Africa were set a target of 352 runs to win the first Test on the third day after the hosts were bowled out for 190 runs in their second innings.