Who is the greatest fast bowler of all time

DALE STEYN

Let the stats speak for itself.

Here’s why I feel he is the greatest ever. ( All the stats are considered for bowlers who have bowled in more than 50 innings)

• 421 Wickets for a fast bowler who consistently bowls in high 140s is really impressive. 6th Overall along with fellow teammate Shaun Pollock.
• An Average of 22.64
• Strike rate of 42.0 ( 3rd best )
• In Asia where its hell for overseas fast bowlers his average is 22.56 and strike rate of 38.9. Which is an amazing feat.
  
  His stats are even more impressive in a winning cause:
• 293 wickets. 2nd Highest wicket taker when the team has won, after McGrath.
• Best Average (16.10) when the team has won
• Best Strike Rate ( 31.5) when the team has won
• Most number of 5 wicket hauls when the team has won.

Below are all the stats taken from ESPNcricinfo

Ranking by number of wickets:

Ranking by Average:

Ranking by Strike Rate:

These stats show that he was a great bowler but not the greatest, right ?

Asia is considered to be a harsh place for fast bowlers. Lets see where does Steyn stand among the bowlers who were successful in Asia

Rankings by Strike Rate in Asia:

In the games where their Team won:

The Same sorted by Average

Sorted by Strike Rate:

Sorted by 5 wicket hauls

He is the only bowler to be listed in all the stats above.