Dale Steyn's unplayable 'beamer' defies physics as comeback man stuns Jonny Bairstow

Dale Steyn who made a comeback to international cricket after 'retiring' in 2019 showed that he is still one of best in business during first T20I against England at Buffalo Park in East London on Wednesday. Even though he ended up becoming South Africa's leading wicket-taker in game's shortest format, it was an unplayable delivery that left everyone astonished. 

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Dale Steyn stuns Jonny Bairstow

This had happened during fourth over of South African run chase. On third delivery, Steyn bowled a ferocious slower ball as star English batsman Jonny Bairstow had answer to it. Even though he mand to defend it, batsman knew that he was done by a beautiful delivery from one of finest pacers in world cricket. Englishman brought his bat down just in nick of time and was fortunate eugh to save his wicket. Meanwhile, Bairstow was seen giving a smile while even pacer himself could t stop smiling while he was walking back to mark his run-up. Even on-field umpire was enjoying moment as well. 

''Slower ball. re's a smile from Bairstow and a smile from Steyn. Bairstow might have been thinking that is gonna be a beamer. He just drops bat in time. Nicely bowled, good variation first up'', said commentators on air.

video was also posted on social media as well. Watch it right here.

South Africa beat England in a thriller

South Africa were restricted to 177/8 riding on Temba Bavuma and captain Quinton de Kock's quickfire kcks of 43 and 31 respectively after English skipper Eoin Morgan had won toss and elected to bowl first. In reply, opener Jason Roy and Morgan himself helped England gain upper hand with solid half-centuries. In end, youngster Lungi Ngidi bowled a solid final over where three wickets fell as hosts registered a one-run win. 

Steyn finished with figures of 1/33 in his four overs at an ecomy rate of 8.25.

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