Shaun Pollock was one of the greatest fast bowlers in the world during the playing days of his cricketing career. Moreover, he was one of the vital cogs of the South African cricket team.
Notably, he was a genuine bowling all-rounder for South Africa from 1995 to 2008. Along with Allan Donald, he formed a bowling partnership for several years. He was known for his vital all-round contribution to South African cricket.
Shaun Pollock was one of the most successful pacers for South Africa in Test and ODI cricket. He is the leading wicket-taker for South Africa in ODIs and the second-leading wicket-taker for his team in Tests.
Shaun Pollock has taken 421 wickets in the longest format of the game including 16 five-wicket hauls. On the other hand, he has taken 393 wickets in the 50-over format including 5 fifers. Now, in this article, let’s take a look at two world records of Shaun Pollock which might never be broken in the future.
1. Most maiden overs in the history of ODIs
Shaun Pollock was one of those bowlers who generated bounce and pace irrespective of the conditions. He has time and again demonstrated the art of pace bowling by chipping in with wicket-taking deliveries.
Besides that, he kept the batsmen in check by bowling at the right line and length and has an impressive economy of 3.67 in ODIs. The fact that he took crucial wickets when it mattered the most for the team made him a utility player. Shaun holds the world record for bowling the most maiden overs in the history of ODIs – 313.
2. Most Test centuries while batting at No.9 or below
Shaun Pollock holds the record for scoring the most Test centuries while batting at number 9 or below. The former Proteas’ bowling all-rounder has scored two Test centuries while batting at No.9 or below.
It is one of those records that will never be broken in the future. Overall, Pollock has hit 2 centuries and 16 fifties in the longest format. He scored 3781 runs in Tests at an average of 32.3.
