Kieron Pollard Sets New T20 Record, Leaving Rivals Far Behind

For years, Kieron Pollard has been a dominant force in T20 cricket, widely regarded as one of the most sought-after players across franchise tournaments worldwide. The West Indian all-rounder has now achieved a remarkable milestone in his glittering career, becoming only the second cricketer in recognised T20 history to surpass 14,000 runs.

Pollard’s stature in the game is further enhanced by his all-round capabilities. Alongside his 14,000-plus runs, he has also taken over 300 T20 wickets. He is the first cricketer in official T20 history to achieve the double of 14,000 runs and 300 wickets. Among players who have taken 300 wickets in the 20-over format, none have managed to score 10,000 runs as well.

Pollard set this record while playing in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Heading into the match against Barbados Royals, he needed 19 runs to join the 14,000-run club. Representing Trinbago Knight Riders, he achieved the target in 9 balls, hitting one six and two fours, finishing unbeaten on 19 runs. This performance helped Trinbago Knight Riders chase Barbados Royals’ total of 178 runs with ease.

Career Overview

• Matches & Innings: Pollard reached 14,000 runs in 712 matches and 633 innings.
• T20 Records: So far, he has scored 14,562 runs in 455 innings, placing him just behind Chris Gayle, the highest T20 run-scorer.
• Franchise Cricket Focus: Pollard has stepped away from international cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL), focusing now on other franchise leagues. While his batting continues to dominate, he has bowled less frequently in recent seasons.

In the ongoing CPL season, Pollard has not bowled a single delivery in the five matches he has played. Across 425 T20 innings, the 38-year-old has claimed 332 wickets, including eight four-wicket hauls, with his best bowling figures being 4 wickets for 15 runs. His bowling average stands at 25.18.

In the wickets leaderboard for this format, Afghanistan’s leg-spinner Rashid Khan currently leads with 661 wickets in 484 innings.

Pollard’s contributions predominantly come in franchise cricket. Representing West Indies, he has played 101 matches, scoring 1,569 runs and taking 42 wickets for the national team in T20s.

This record further cements Kieron Pollard’s legacy as one of the greatest T20 all-rounders of all time, combining explosive batting with impactful bowling in a career spanning nearly two decades.