An aggressive out-and-out fast bowler capable of bowling at speeds in excess of 145 kmph, Steyn can generate late swing. He loves "the buzz from bowling fast" and aims to become the quickest bowler in the world. Some of the Royal Challengers who are part of the Indian team got to know what he meant by that in the SA-India test match held at Ahmedabad in April 2008. Steyn is the fastest South African to reach 100 wickets in Test matches, a feat he achieved on 2nd March, 2008, in his 20th match.