Published 06:00 IST, December 22nd 2019

Dale Steyn describes his battle with Sachin Tendulkar in 2010 at Cape Town in one word

When asked about his encounter with the Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar back in 2010 at home conditions, Dale Steyn responded by saying, it was, 'haunting'

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Proteas' ace fast bowler and also one of best pacers in world, Dale Steyn on Wednesday h a fun interaction with his fans on Saturday as he took to Twitter. In Question and Answers session with his fans, right-arm fast-bowler me some revelations, picked his best and voiced his opinions. However, when asked about his encounter with Master Blaster of cricket back in 2010 at home conditions, playing longest format of game, Steyn h only one word to describe it. Former India batsman, Sachin Tendulkar h locked horns with Dale Steyn in Cape Town in 2010 playing third and decider Test match of series. 

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While Tendulkar struggled to counter Steyn's fiery pace attack, greatest batsman of all time also mand to save his wicket and score off or bowlers. battle between two could be declared as won by both as Sachin went on to score 147 runs while Steyn scalped five wickets giving off just 75 runs.  match will forever be remembered as Steyn vs Tendulkar match, however, ended in a draw. If Tendulkar’s innings was a master class, n Dale Steyn probably deserved wicket of every delivery he bowled in that spell to Master Blaster.

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'Haunting'

'QDK. best.'

When asked about his favourite fast bowler in international cricket currently and batsmen, Steyn picked Australia's Patrick Cummins as his favourite and AB de Villiers, Indian skipper Virat Kohli and Proteas' wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock as best batsmen, respectively. Through Q&A, Steyn also seemed determined to win IPL with Royal Challengers Bangalore, as he responded with a cup emoticon when a user asked what can people expect of him in upcoming IPL season. Steyn also called fellow South African Quinton de Kock as best wicketkeeper-batsman in world currently. Furrmore, while responding to or questions, he termed India as best bowling side in Test cricket.

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