Shaun Pollock led South Africa from the front in the tri- series. He was the victorious captain at the end of the final match at the Kingsmead in Durban. In a world where nothing succeeds like success, Pollock ensured that his boys were always on the task, winning matches. There was a minor hiccup against India at the Supersport Park in Centurion, South Africa lost to India by 41 runs. Pollock was the best of the bowlers picking 5/37, the best bowling of the tri-series too. The proteas' skipper finished as the top wicket taker claiming 14 wickets at 15.71 apiece and was instrumental in leading his side to a convincing six-wicket victory in the final.