India won the first Test against South Africa in Centurion by a decent margin of 113 runs after the Proteas batters could make only 191 runs in the second innings. It was India’s only fourth win in South Africa, two of which have come against in the last two tours under the captaincy of Virat Kohli. The Indian bowlers were at their level best throughout the game. Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah shared a total of 13 wickets out of 20 picked by the Indian bowlers.
Shami picked a 5-fer in the first innings and completed his 200 wickets in his Test career, he followed it up with a three-wicket haul in the second innings. After India won the match, Dale Steyn took to Twitter to congratulate Team India. Steyn also mentioned that he was really impressed with the way Team India has played on the last couple of tours to South Africa. He also mentioned that a class team is the one that wins in away conditions and India is doing that currently.
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Tweeting about the same, Dale Steyn said, “Well done India. Over the last few tours to SA they’ve been more and more impressive. Winning away from home is what makes a world-class team, that’s what they currently doing. Congratulations.”
Well done India
Over the last few tours to SA they’ve been more and more impressive.
Winning away from home is what makes a world class team, that’s what they currently doing. Congratulations— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) December 30, 2021
Cricket humorist Vikram Sathaye asked Steyn to solve the enigma of Bumrah and Shami for the fans from his point of view on Twitter. Dale Steyn said that both of them have been playing amazingly well for the team and they bowled attacking lines and lengths in the first Test. He also said that the duo used the conditions very well.
Elaborating the same, Dale Steyn said, “Bumrah and Shami have been amazing for a while now, big keys for them, they bowl attacking lines & lengths (constantly) and move the ball very LATE. Day 1 vs Day 3/4/5 is a massive difference, the deck speeds up and things happen way faster. They were smart and used conditions well.”
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He further added, “More detailed response. Bumrah has a unique action that does make him tricky to face, a good pace too! Shami has a great wrist & always threatens the outside & inside edge with that wonderful seam. MOST importantly, they experienced & NOW know how to take wickets! Cant teach that.”
More detailed response. Bumrah has a unique action that does make him tricky to face, good pace too! Shami has a great wrist & always threatens the outside & inside edge with that wonderful seam. MOST importantly, they experienced & NOW know how to take wickets! Cant teach that.
— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) December 31, 2021
