Today Kieron Pollard is celebrating his 36th birthday, the power hitter and man of limelight has retired from international cricket but there are many of his innings we can look back and see the strength and power of this giant.
In this article, we’ll take a look at the five best performances by Kieron Pollard in his international and IPL cricket career. So, sit back, relax and let’s dive into the world of Pollard!
1. 83* off 31 balls against Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2020
Pollard’s knock of 83* off just 31 balls in the IPL 2020 match against Kings XI Punjab was nothing short of sensational. The Mumbai Indians were in trouble at 87/4 in the 13th over, but Pollard walked in and turned the game on its head.
He smashed 10 sixes and three fours in his innings, and his blitzkrieg helped Mumbai Indians post a mammoth total of 191/4. Kings XI Punjab had no answer to Pollard’s assault, and Mumbai Indians won the match comfortably by 48 runs.
2. 70* off 34 balls against Sri Lanka, T20I 2019
Pollard’s heroics in the T20I match against Sri Lanka in 2019 will be etched in the memories of cricket fans forever. Chasing a target of 198, West Indies were struggling at 58/4 when Pollard walked in to bat.
He played an innings of a lifetime, smashing the Sri Lankan bowlers to all parts of the ground. His knock of 70* off just 34 balls included six sixes and three fours, and he single-handedly took West Indies to victory with an over to spare.
3. 89* off 47 balls against Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2013
Pollard’s unbeaten knock of 89* off just 47 balls against the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2013 was a masterclass in power hitting. The Mumbai Indians were struggling at 62/4 when Pollard walked in to bat, but he had other ideas.
He smashed eight sixes and six fours in his innings, and his assault on the Chennai Super Kings bowlers took Mumbai Indians to a formidable total of 183/7. Chennai Super Kings had no answer to Pollard’s brilliance, and Mumbai Indians won the match by 60 runs.
4. 4/44 against Australia, ODI 2012
Pollard’s bowling skills are often overshadowed by his batting and fielding, but he is a handy bowler in his own right. His spell of 4/44 against Australia in the ODI match in 2012 was a prime example of his bowling prowess.
He bowled with pace and accuracy, taking the crucial wickets of Michael Clarke, Michael Hussey, David Warner, and Matthew Wade. His performance helped West Indies to restrict Australia to 220, and they went on to win the match by five wickets.
5. 38 off 24 balls and two wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2016
Pollard’s all-round performance against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2016 was a delight to watch. He scored a quickfire 38 off just 24 balls, which included three sixes and two fours.
But that was not all; he also picked up the crucial wickets of Gautam Gambhir and Yusuf Pathan, which turned the match in Mumbai Indians’ favor. His performance helped Mumbai Indians to win the match by six wickets.
Kieron Pollard is currently serving as assistant batting coach for Mumbai Indians, his former team.