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  • 7/8/2025
🏏✨ Step into the pages of cricket history and relive the elegant brilliance of Shaun Pollock’s unforgettable knock against Pakistan!

In the 2nd Test at Sheikhupura, played in October 1997, the South African all-rounder delivered a batting masterclass that few expected. Widely known for his swing bowling, Shaun Pollock showcased his lesser-celebrated but highly effective batting skills, scoring a commanding 82 runs off 129 balls in 173 minutes of calm, calculated resistance. ⏳💪

Facing the relentless spin of Mushtaq Ahmed and Ali Hussain Rizvi, Pollock didn’t just survive—he flourished. 🌀 With sharp footwork, clever shot selection, and unwavering focus, he struck 6 graceful boundaries and launched 1 towering six, crafting an innings that brought balance and fight to South Africa's scorecard in tough subcontinental conditions.

🎯 This wasn’t just a cameo—it was a statement. Shaun Pollock stood tall when the top order faltered, expertly handling reverse swing and spin with equal poise. His innings helped push back against Pakistani pressure, showcasing the depth of his cricketing intellect.

🧠 As a Test cricketer, Pollock played 108 matches, scoring 3,781 runs at an impressive average of 32.31, including 2 centuries and 16 fifties. His all-round contributions were pivotal during South Africa’s rise in the late '90s and early 2000s.

🔁 This innings in Sheikhupura remains a powerful reminder that Pollock wasn’t just a bowling legend—he was a complete cricketer.
📽️ So sit back and enjoy this classic knock—a blend of elegance, patience, and masterful technique from one of the game’s true greats. 🌟🇿🇦

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00:00In this Classic Cricket Rewind, we take you back to the sun-drenched city of Shekhopora
00:05in October 1997.
00:07A young South African all-rounder, Sean Pollock, showcased not just his bowling pedigree but
00:13also his remarkable skill with the pad.
00:16In the second tough match against Pakistan, Sean Pollock played an innings of quite authority
00:21and resilience.
00:23When Pakistani spinners tightening the nose, Sean Pollock remained unfazed.
00:27He carved out a brilliant 82 runs of 129 balls, spanning nearly three hours at the crease.
00:34His innings included six crisp boundaries and a towering six, a perfect blend of elegance
00:39and grit.
00:40Let's revisit that memorable knock and witness the calm, class and character of Sean Pollock
00:45at Shekhopora.
00:57Oh, that's a fine shot.
01:02Musztak dropping just a little bit short and Pollock straight into that one.
01:06It was a beautiful stroke.
01:08Four runs.
01:09That's when we're being tied down by the spinners.
01:11Now it is the chance of Pollock who comes down the wicket and plays quite beautifully.
01:16A lovely straight six over the head of the bowler.
01:20That was a really good shot from Sean Pollock.
01:22Sean Pollock and Klusner with a flurry before lunch that has seen 131 runs scored in the two-hour
01:30session from 31 overs.
01:32And we've had little from Wazim.
01:35It's been the spinners that have done the work today.
01:38Musztak has picked up four wickets for 87.
01:42Sir Klain has been expensive, one for 95.
01:45And Rizvi had 16 or so runs taken from one over of his.
01:51So no wicket for 46 for the debutante.
01:55So South Africa then will be pleased with their performance despite losing four wickets.
01:59They've carried their first inning score to 285 for six at lunch.
02:11It's a nice stroke by Pollock.
02:13Timing it well and it's gone all the way for four.
02:25Well, that was short.
02:26It was a splendid stroke there by Pollock.
02:30Four runs all the way.
02:35But this match is always likely to run out of touch for six.
02:43More runs there.
02:44It's going to be four.
02:47Musztak bowling just a little bit short.
02:49It's such a slow pitch.
02:50You don't have to be that short for the batsman to be able to do exactly what he wants.
02:55Four and make sure that they can get on top of the South African spinners when their turn comes.
03:01And I'm sure it won't be long before Cronje does bring both Simcox and Adams into spinning action.
03:08But it has been a most entertaining innings this.
03:12We've had five men passing the 50.
03:15Kirsten, Bakker, Cronje, Pollock and Kluzner.
03:20And it really has been an extremely exciting innings.
03:26Sean Pollock's knock was more than just a number.
03:29It was a statement.
03:30He confidently tackled the spin duo of Musztak Ahmed and Ali Hussein Rizvi.
03:35Using nimble footwork, soft hands and calculated aggression.
03:39He was known primarily for his world-class seam bowling.
03:43Sean Pollock was also a technically sound and reliable lawyer-order passman,
03:48often bailing South Africa out of trouble.
03:50In his test career, he played 108 matches, scoring 3,781 runs at an average of 32.31,
03:59which included two centuries and 16 half centuries.
04:02A testament to his all-round brilliance, on the 1997 tour of Pakistan,
04:07Sean Pollock not only made significant contributions with the ball,
04:11but also played key innings like this one.
04:14Reinforcing his value as one of South Africa's finest cricketers.
04:19Sean Pollock's innings at Shekhupura was a shining example of his all-round excellence.
04:24Calm under pressure, technically assured, and always playing for the team.
04:28While he was widely celebrated for his precision with the ball,
04:32knocks like this proved he was equally dependable with the bat.
04:36His ability to read the game, adapt to condition,
04:39and contribute in both departments made him one of the most complete cricketers of his generation.

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