Mumbai Indians legend Kieron Pollard celebrates his 37th birthday today. The West Indies superstar was one of Mumbai’s old guards in the Indian Premier League (IPL) before retiring from the competition in 2022. He then made a return in 2023 as the batting coach of the franchise.
Known for striking the ball hard, ‘Polly’ was one of the tournament’s finest power hitters. Since his debut in 2010, Pollard competed in 189 matches while scoring 3412 runs. He managed to put up these numbers at an impressive strike rate of 147.32. Let’s take a look at some of his memorable performances for MI in recent times.
87 not out vs Chennai Super Kings, 2021
Mumbai Indians’ ever-dependable all-rounder Kieron Pollard was unstoppable against an MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings on May 1, 2021. While chasing a target of 219, the West Indies star produced a lightning-fast 34-ball 87 (not out). He smashed six boundaries and eight maximums in the game. Pollard’s heroics made all the difference as MI clinched a win by four wickets.
60 not out vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 2020
The Mumbai Indians were in deep trouble at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2021. The Virat Kohli-led side had put up a total of 201 in that match. A heroic 24-ball 60 (not out) from Pollard saw MI tie the game with RCB. He had smashed three fours and five sixes in that game. MI, eventually, lost the super-over to their opponents.
83 vs Kings XI Punjab, 2019
While chasing a target of 198 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Kieron Pollard once again came up with a memorable knock against Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in 2019. He smashed 83 runs facing 31 deliveries. His epic innings included three boundaries and a staggering 10 sixes. Leading the squad in Rohit’s absence, Pollard guided MI to a narrow three-wicket victory.
50 vs Kings XI Punjab, 2018
Kieron Pollard had proven to be Kings XI Punjab’s nightmare on another occasion in 2018. Playing at the Wankhede Stadium on May 16, Pollard recorded a 23-ball fifty to help Mumbai Indians reach a total of 186. His half-century proved crucial as MI picked up a narrow three-run triumph in that fixture.
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