West Indies' dynamic all-rounder Kieron Pollard has achieved a major milestone in T-20 cricket. Pollard has now climbed to second place in the list of players with the most runs in this format.
Kieron Pollard Record: West Indies' explosive all-rounder Kieron Pollard has once again rewritten history in T-20 cricket with his powerful performance. Pollard achieved a feat while playing in the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 that left cricket fans amazed. Playing a brilliant innings in a match against the Texas Super Kings, he surpassed England's Alex Hales in terms of scoring the most runs in T-20 cricket and now stands second in this format, behind only Chris Gayle.
Pollard played a blistering innings of 70 runs off 39 balls in this match, which included 5 fours and 5 sixes. This spectacular innings not only strengthened the team MI New York but also added a significant chapter to his personal record. Pollard now has 13738 runs in 702 T-20 matches, which places him second only to Chris Gayle in terms of run-scoring in T-20 history.
Who's Who Behind Pollard?
Speaking of the top run-scorers in T-20 cricket, Pollard now holds the second position. At the top spot is still Chris Gayle, popularly known as the Universe Boss, who has 14562 runs in 463 matches. Right behind Pollard is England's Alex Hales, who has scored 13735 runs in 501 matches. Following them are Pakistan's Shoaib Malik (13571 runs) and India's Virat Kohli (13543 runs), ranking fourth and fifth respectively.
- Chris Gayle (463 matches) - 14562 runs
- Kieron Pollard (702 matches) - 13738 runs
- Alex Hales (501 matches) - 13735 runs
- Shoaib Malik (557 matches) - 13571 runs
- Virat Kohli (414 matches) - 13543 runs
Pollard's Consistency and Explosive Style
Pollard, who has played 702 T-20 matches, has an average of 31.43, which reflects his consistency throughout his long career. During this period, he has scored one century and 62 half-centuries, which is proof of his sustained performance. Notably, Pollard has not only been a batsman but also a brilliant finisher, who has won matches for his team in the final overs on numerous occasions.
Pollard's bat is also speaking volumes in MLC 2025. In the current season, he has scored 201 runs in 7 matches with an average of 40.20 and a strike rate of 186.11. His game shows the same old aggression that has made him the most favored player of T-20 franchises worldwide.
Why is Pollard's Career Special?
The way Kieron Pollard has made his mark in franchise cricket is truly special. He has participated in almost every major league in the world — IPL, CPL, BBL, PSL, BPL, and now MLC. Everywhere, he has won the hearts of people with his big hits and match-winning innings.
Pollard's career is an example of how an all-rounder can play more than 700 T-20 matches with his skill and fitness. His powerful batting and useful bowling have made him a superstar in the cricketing world.
Now that Pollard has reached 13738 runs in T-20, the question in the minds of cricket fans is — can Pollard break Chris Gayle's record of 14562 runs? Looking at Pollard's current fitness and form, it doesn't seem impossible. However, for this to happen, he will have to keep playing in the same manner for a few more seasons.
