5 memorable seam bowling spells in cricket

1. Dale Steyn

Dale Steyn

Dale Steyn needs no introduction. Popularly known as Steyn remover or Steyn gun, he is the no. 1 Test bowler and has been a true ambassador for the sport. His consistency with the ball and his ability to take wickets has been sensational over a decade.

Though there have been some amazing bowling performances by him in last few years, but his performance against Pakistan in a Test match in 2013 has to be counted as one of the best opening spells ever bowled in cricket.

Running hard, Steyn was on fire. Making good use of the seaming conditions, he was pitching the ball in the right areas and swinging it both ways to trouble the batsman. And what followed was a disaster for Pakistan as they recorded their lowest test score ever. Steyn destroyed the Pakistan batting line-up by taking 6 wickets for 8 runs, a spell which saw the exemplary display of seam presentation and swing bowling.

"I've never seen two hours of relentless, incredible pace bowling such as I have witnessed today,'' said Pakistan team coach Whatmore