Shaun Pollock’s sensational innings of 92 runs against Sri Lanka in the 1st Test at Cape Town (March 19–23, 1998). Known primarily as South Africa’s premier fast bowler, Pollock stunned the world with the bat in hand—crafting a memorable innings full of elegance, determination, and brilliance.<br /><br />Pollock scored a gritty 92 off 138 balls, spending 198 minutes at the crease, laced with 8 glorious boundaries and a booming six. He went head-to-head with the legendary Muttiah Muralitharan, the crafty Chaminda Vaas, and the disciplined Pushpakumara, playing a range of sublime strokes that left the Cape Town crowd in awe.<br /><br />His cover drives, pulls, cuts, and especially the straight drive off Muralitharan were simply majestic—a clear sign that this young cricketer was destined to be one of the greatest all-rounders the world would see.<br /><br />Sadly, Pollock fell just 8 runs short of his maiden Test century, trapped LBW by Pramodya Wickramasinghe, but the impact of his innings echoed far beyond the scoreboard.<br /><br />This video captures that unforgettable knock—an innings that reshaped Shaun Pollock's legacy and showcased the full extent of his cricketing genius.<br /><br />👉 Watch till the end and drop your thoughts in the comments. Should Pollock have batted higher up the order more often? The Knock That Proved Pollock Was More Than a Bowler | 92 vs Sri Lanka! Shaun Pollock 92 off 138 Balls 198 Mins 8 Fours 1 Sixs vs Sri Lanka 1st Test, Cape Town, March 19 - 23, 1998. Cricket Fans SHOCKED by Pollock’s Batting Masterclass in 1998 Test! <br /><br />#ShaunPollock #VintageCricket #SouthAfricaCricket #TestCricket #Pollock92 #CricketLegends #SriLankaVsSouthAfrica #CapeTownTest1998 #CricketHistory #ClassicKnock<br />
