Delhi: South African cricket team's star all-rounder Marco Yansen has performed brilliantly with both bat and ball in the second test against Australia. He first rescued South Africa by scoring 85 runs and then played an important role in reducing Australia's first innings to just 99 runs by taking 5 wickets.

Impressed by his performance, former South African fast bowler Dale Steyn has described him as the best cricketer in the world. Steyn wrote on social media, 'Marco Jansen is the best cricketer in the world at the moment.'

The innings was handled after the fall of 6 wickets for 110 runs.

In the first innings of South Africa, 6 wickets had fallen till 110 runs. In such difficult times, Yansen along with captain Temba Bavuma handled the innings.

Yansen scored 85 runs in 100 balls, which included 9 fours and 3 sixes. He made a partnership of 132 runs with Bavuma for the seventh wicket. With this performance, South Africa bounced back and set the record for its highest partnership for the seventh wicket at St. George's Park. Bavuma scored 179 runs, while Simon Harmer contributed 82 runs. South Africa declared its innings after scoring 425 runs for 9 wickets.

Wreaked havoc with the ball too, Australia collapsed for 99 runs

After batting, Yansen gave a big blow to the Australian team with the ball. He took 5 wickets for 33 runs in 11 overs. Yansen dismissed Travis Head, Scott Boland, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey and Beau Webster.

In front of his lethal bowling, Australia's first innings was reduced to just 99 runs. This gave South Africa a lead of 326 runs. Captain Bavuma decided to give follow-on to Australia, which increased the pressure on the visiting team.

Why did Dale Steyn praise Yansen?

Yansen proved in this match that he can change the course of the match with both bat and ball. Taking 5 wickets after scoring 85 runs in difficult times shows his excellent all-round game. Due to this performance, Dale Steyn praised him and called him the best cricketer of the present time. Now Australia faces the challenge of saving the match in the second innings, while South Africa would like to move towards victory.