5 centuries scored by bowlers at No.9 in Test wins

#4 Shaun Pollock (South Africa) – 111 Against Sri Lanka, Centurion, 2001

Pollock was a capable batsman lower down the South African batting line-up

Batting first, South Africa were in a spot of bother at 204 for 7 when Pollock, the South African skipper walked in to the crease. He added 150 for the eighth wicket with Neil McKenzie who scored 103.

Pollock not only top-scored with 111, but also scored those runs at a strike-rate of 104.71. His 106-ball knock was studded with 16 fours and 3 sixes. South Africa posted 378 and yet, managed to win the match by an impressive innings and 7 runs. Pollock was Man of the Match as well as Man of the Series, SA winning it 2-0.