West Indies great all-rounder Kieron Pollard has once again done the impossible, adding his name to the annals of cricketing history. Although Pollard has announced his retirement from international cricket, he has continued to break records in T20 cricket across the globe. He is now the first cricketer in the world to play 700 matches in the T20 format, an incredible landmark in cricket’s shortest format.
Historic Feat Achieved in Major League Cricket 2025
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Pollard achieved this remarkable milestone on 24th June, 2025, in the 14th game of the Major League Cricket (MLC) season 2025. Playing for MI New York, Pollard faced the San Francisco Unicorns in an eagerly awaited encounter. Nicholas Pooran is the captain of the MI New York team, which continues to dominate the league, and Pollard is one of the important players of the team.
Most T20 Matches Played – Top 5 Cricketers
Kieron Pollard tops the all-time list of most T20 appearances by cricketers. Below are the top five players:
Kieron Pollard – 700 Matches
Dwayne Bravo – 582 Matches
Shoaib Malik – 557 Matches
Andre Russell – 556 Matches
Sunil Narine – 551 Matches
This top list highlights the T20 supremacy of West Indian cricketers.
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Kieron Pollard’s Solid T20 Record
Some of Pollard’s longevity and durability are reflected in the numbers throughout his T20 career:
Runs Scored: 13,634
Batting Average: 31.34
Strike Rate: 150.41
Centuries: 1
Half-Centuries: 61
These numbers confirm Pollard’s status as one of the most menacing power-hitters in the game.
Pollard’s Supremacy in IPL: Best Strike-Rate Against CSK
Another feather in Kieron Pollard’s cap is his incredible record against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Pollard has the best strike-rate against CSK with a staggering 172.00 strike rate, which has made him a nightmare for the Chennai bowling unit year after year.
Off the Field: A Star Beyond Cricket
Pollard’s appeal goes way beyond the cricket pitch as well. Just a few days ago, he and his wife were photographed with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan at the star-studded pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. The image went viral, showing that Pollard is a star well beyond the cricket world.
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