CAPE TOWN, Jan 26: Shaun Pollock said he felt as though he was on cloud nine as he produced a bowling masterclass to take South Africa to a resounding 86-run win in the second One-day International against the West Indies at Newlands on Friday.

Playing in his 300th ODI, and his final match at Newlands before he retires at the end of the series, Pollock strangled the West Indian batsmen as they set out to chase South Africa’s total of 255 for nine.

Pollock took two for 13 in ten overs while his every move was cheered by a crowd of 18,000 and he received a standing ovation when he finished his stint.

Captain Graeme Smith was the anchor of the South African innings, making 86. But he was trumped by Pollock for the man-of-the-match award.

“I’ve had some wonderful experiences in Cape Town,” said Pollock. “It was just great. You almost feel you’re on cloud nine out there with the crowd cheering everything you do. You almost feel you need to calm them down.”—AFP