Dale Steyn

As it happened: South Africa vs West Indies, Champions Trophy Game 9

With the semi-final slot up for grabs, South Africa and West Indies are locked in what is a virtual quarter-final.

South Africa lost their opening game to India before getting the better of Pakistan, results which are similar to what the West Indies have managed so far in the tournament.

But if the match is rained out, South Africa will progress to the semi-finals.

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Steyn declared fit for Windies clash

Cape Town: South Africa pace bowler Dale Steyn has been passed fit for Friday's winner-takes-all Champions Trophy Group B clash against West Indies in Cardiff. A side strain kept Steyn out of South Africa's opening two matches of the tournament, but he bowled at full intensity in the nets on Thursday, a statement from Cricket South Africa said. The winner of Friday's match will join India in the semi-finals of...  

Steyn bowls at full speed in nets to boost South Africa

London: South Africa pacer Dale Steyn bowled at full intensity in the nets on Wednesday, raising hopes he will be fit for the crunch Champions Trophy game against West Indies on Friday. Steyn missed the Proteas' opening two matches of the tournament with a side strain, but came through the side's net session in which he bowled at full pace. "Dale is progressing quite well, he came through his net...  

Take advantage of Steyn and Morkel's absence: Misbah to team

London: Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq on Sunday urged his batsmen to take full advantage of the absence of South Africa's top pace bowlers Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel when the two teams clash in a crucial Champions Trophy game on Monday. Steyn has not yet recovered from a side strain while a quad strain brought a pre-mature end to Morkel's campaign. "Whenever a team loses its top players it is always...  

Injured Dale Steyn may miss clash against Pakistan

Birmingham: In what could be a big blow to South Africa, tearaway pacer Dale Steyn may miss their must-win Champions Trophy match against Pakistan here on Monday as he has not recovered fully from the side strain he suffered in a warm-up game. South Africa captain AB de Villiers said a final decision has not been taken on the fast bowler but his fitness was not looking good. Steyn had...  

Can't afford to have another bad game, says SA coach Kirsten

London: After being beaten hands down by India in the opening game, South Africa coach Gary Kirsten is hoping for reversal of trend as they take on Pakistan in a must-win game in Birmingham on Monday. Both teams have lost their first group B ICC Champions Trophy fixtures. With one eye on Dale Steyn's fitness, South Africa coach Gary Kirsten feels losing against India could turn out to be a...  

Injured Dale Steyn doubtful for CT opener against India

Cardiff: South Africa captain AB de Villiers tried to put up a brave front as he informed that his premier fast bowler Dale Steyn is a doubtful starter against India in the opening group league encounter of the Champions Trophy here on Thursday. Steyn is suffering from a side strain and pulled out after bowling just five overs during a warm-up match against Pakistan at The Oval on Monday. "He...  

Hodge's blitzkrieg drives Rajasthan to a thrilling win

New Delhi: Brad Hodge showed how important a player he is in the shorter version of the game as his counter-attacking half-century helped Rajasthan Royals eke out a four-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Feroz Shah Kotla here on Wednesday. When Hodge came to the wicket, Rajasthan were tottering at 57 for 5 in 10 overs chasing 133. And while rest of the batsmen from both sides were unable...  

As it happened: Rajasthan Royals v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 6, eliminator

Live updates from the eliminator of IPL 6 between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in Delhi. Hyderabad are undoubtedly the surprise entry in the play-offs, but one has to say that they used their little resources to the maximum to move ahead of Royal Challengers Bangalore and defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders - two sides far stronger on paper. Interestingly, Hyderabad beat Rajasthan in...  

Pacers in India do not get enough encouragement: Steyn

Hyderabad: The world's numerouno fast bowler, Dale Steyn feels always looking up to spinners for wickets is not the right way to go about encouraging the crop of pacers in India. "If you're always going to look at the spinners to do the job for you, what's the point of even having a fast bowler," asked Steyn. Aware of India's "rich tradition" with spinners, Steyn gave an example from the...  

Hyderabad must beat KKR for play-off confirmation

Hyderabad: The race for the fourth spot still hangs in the balance, and Sunrisers Hyderabad face the last obstacle in their path. After handing Rajasthan Royals one of their more comprehensive defeats this season, Hyderabad have taken out quite a few positives. Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders are already out of the tournament after their "mathematical equation" was laid to rest by party poopers Pune Warriors but Gautam Gambhir and...  

Play-offs in sight for Hyderabad after win over Rajasthan

Hyderabad: James Faulkner's effort of 5 for 16 went in vain as Rajasthan Royals failed to chase a moderate total of 137 against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium at Uppal on Friday. The 23-run victory, meanwhile, boosted Hyderabad's chances of reaching the play-offs as, with 18 points from 15 matches, they are now two points ahead of nearest rival, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and have one more game...  

Indian batsmen would find it difficult in South Africa: Dale Steyn

Mumbai: Dale Steyn, the world's most feared pacer, on Tuesday backed his country South Africa to come out trumps in the three-Test series against India to be held at the end of this year, but was also wary of the quality of the opposing batting line-up. "We have got a pretty good Test side at the moment, to be fair, and we play quite well at home. I would like...  

We had won 80 percent of match before Pollard came in the way: Moody

Mumbai: Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody lavished praise on Mumbai Indians allrounder Kieron Pollard, saying the visitors had won "80 per cent" of the IPL game before the West Indian got in their way. "Of course we are disappointed. We won 80 per cent of the game, but Mumbai are undefeated here at home. We have been criticised throughout the tournament how poorly we have batted and I think we...  

As it happened: Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, Game 62, IPL 6

Live updates from Game 62 between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium. Mumbai Indians innings: End of the match - MI 184 for 3 in 19.3 overs: Well, well. Kieron Pollard swings the first ball from Thisara Perera for six over midwicket. Effortless shot. That levels the scores. One bouncer later, Pollard wins the match with six more. What a shot. Swings and dumps the ball rows...  

As it happened: Kings XI Punjab v Sunrisers Hyderabad, Game 59, IPL 6

Live updates from game 59 of IPL 6 between Kings XI Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad played at the PCA Stadium in Mohali. Kings XI Punjab innings: End of over 20 - KXIP 120 for 9: Very sloppy end to the innings. Harmeet Singh is run out by Ishant Sharma off the first ball. Luke Pomersbach hits the second over Ishant at long-off for six. Sammy ends up getting a fourth...  

Srikkanth praises Hyderabad bowlers for convincing win

Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor Krishnamachari Srikkanth lavished praise on his team's bowlers for playing a crucial role in the win over Delhi Daredevils which has taken the side closer to a semifinal berth in the ongoing Pepsi IPL. Sunrisers Hyderabad are currently third on the points table with 14 points from seven wins in 11 matches they have played. "I think it is a convincing win. The bowlers did an...  

Another humiliating defeat puts Delhi out of playoffs race

Hyderabad: Delhi Daredevils needed to continue their winning momentum against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday, but another humiliating defeat, their eighth in eleven matches, put paid to their hopes of reaching the playoffs of this season of the IPL. The Hyderabad bowlers were accurate as they bowled out Delhi for just 80 in 19.1 overs. While the Hyderabad spinners never allowed the Delhi batsmen to get going, their pacemen picked up...  

Steyn among top three pacers of all time: Waqar Younis

Chennai: Former Pakistan skipper Waqar Younis says Dale Steyn is among the top three fast bowlers of all time and reckons the South African has it in him to "hit the top" if he keeps going for a another 2-3 seasons. "Dale Steyn is definitely in the top three for me. And if he keeps going like this for the next two-three seasons, he'll hit the top. Not many bowlers...  

There is scope of improvement in our batting: White

Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad have been in a stupendous run in the IPL and their captain Cameron White Saturday said that they can do even better by improving on the batting front. "Our batting needs to improve. Bowling is outstanding. The bowlers led by these two gentlemen [Dale Steyn and Ishant Sharma, who were sitting beside him] are doing a great job. We need to lift our batting. If we make...