Steyn Praises Hard-Length Bowlers in IPL

Former South African pacer Dale Steyn hailed the outstanding powerplay spell from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood against Delhi Capitals, reducing them to 13/6—the worst powerplay score in IPL history. Steyn also commended compatriot Kagiso Rabada and England's Jofra Archer for creating "genuine fear" among batters this season with their relentless hard lengths. somethingsdifferent.biz

Steyn emphasized that the fear comes from batters knowing exactly where these bowlers will target but lacking practice in that area. Bhuvneshwar currently leads the Purple Cap with 14 wickets in eight innings, while Hazlewood has taken eight wickets. Rabada and Archer have also been exceptional with 13 wickets each, showcasing that traditional lengths can dominate even in the high-scoring IPL format.