South Africa v New Zealand: NZ dismissed for lowly 45 as Vernon Philander rips through top order Meanwhile, on a magical morning, Dale Steyn became the fourth South African to take 300 Test wickets, reaching the mark in typical fast bowler style when he knocked Doug Bracewell's off stump out the ground. Playing in his 61st Test, only Australia's Dennis Lillee, who achieved the feat in his 56th Test, and Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka (58) have reached the milestone in fewer matches. "It's an unbelievable achievement," said South African captain Graeme Smith before the match. He's our go-to guy. He's got there really quickly. He always seems to make an impact for us. He's the type of guy as a captain he's an asset to have. You can throw him the ball and you know he'll make a play for you somewhere during the Test match. When he gets that bit between his teeth you really start to see things happening. Steyn had to wait until the third ball of his second spell to take his first wicket of the match and was overshadowed by new ball partner Vernon Philander who took the first five wickets at a cost of four runs. Steyn's strike reduced the tourists to 31 for seven after they won the toss.