West Indies cricket icon Kieron Pollard has cemented his legacy in the world of T20 cricket, becoming only the second player in history to surpass the 14,000-run mark. The milestone was achieved during a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 match where he scored an unbeaten 19 runs for the Trinbago Knight Riders against the Barbados Royals. The 38-year-old all-rounder joins fellow West Indian legend Chris Gayle in this exclusive club.
The achievement came in Pollard's 712th T20 match, a testament to his remarkable longevity in the format. While Pollard now stands at 14,000 runs, he is still chasing the top spot held by the "Universe Boss," Chris Gayle, who finished his career with 14,562 runs in 463 matches. Pollard’s accomplishment places him ahead of other well-known T20 stars, including Alex Hales, David Warner, and Shoaib Malik, on the all-time list.
Pollard's illustrious T20 career spans from 2006 to 2025, during which he has represented an astonishing 19 different teams globally, including the West Indies national team. His impressive batting record includes one century and 64 half-centuries, alongside a staggering 876 fours and 942 sixes. Domestically, his time with the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been particularly fruitful, where he amassed 3,412 runs in 189 matches.
Beyond his batting prowess, Pollard is also a highly effective bowler, having taken 332 wickets in his T20 career. His contributions as a genuine all-rounder have been invaluable across various leagues worldwide, from the Big Bash League to The Hundred, showcasing his versatility and adaptability.
In the match where he reached the milestone, Pollard’s knock helped the Trinbago Knight Riders successfully chase down a target of 179. The victory was largely set up by crucial half-centuries from teammates Colin Munro (67 runs off 44 balls) and Nicholas Pooran (unbeaten 65 runs from 40 deliveries). Pollard's latest record is a fitting tribute to his enduring consistency and skill, further solidifying his status as one of the greatest T20 cricketers of all time.
