Kieron Pollard Creates History: Joins Chris Gayle in Elite 14,000 T20 Runs Club

West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard became the second player to score 14,000 in T20 cricket. And he did it in style, showcasing his power and skill. Pollard of the Trinbago Knight Riders against the Royals of Barbados at Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, reached the mark in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 game with a 19 not out using 9 balls (a six).

The game in which Kieron Pollard broke the record:

As the Trinbago Knight Riders attempted to chase down 179, Pollard literally dedicated himself when proven hitters Nicholas Pooran and Colin Munro blasted incredible fifties that changed the entire game. Pollard certainly made his mark in the history of the sport and the pursuit when he appeared, having struck 19 off nine balls.

• Kieron Pollard is the second player to achieve this, and he is now only the second to make it, following Chris Gayle, who had 14,562 T20 runs in 463 games.
• Pollard played 712 Twenty20 games to get there, which only goes to demonstrate how long he has been playing.

His Other Records:

• Kieron Pollard’s career record, which includes a century and an incredible sixty-four half-centuries, demonstrates his capacity to score large and reliably.
• With more than 330 T20 wickets under his belt, Pollard is a true all-rounder player in the game.
• Kieron Pollard is one of the most deadly batters in T20 history with 876 fours and 942 sixes.

Kieron Pollard T20 Batting Stats:

A T20 Veteran: Pollard’s Adaptability Across Conditions:

It is not only about how he scores his runs that made Pollard a successful man but also his ability to adjust and adapt to different leagues through the years. Kieron Pollard has represented about 20 clubs across the world, including the Mumbai Indians in the IPL and the CPL, BBL, SA20, and others.

Globally, he has done well and is a huge name in the IPL, even having won a few titles with the Mumbai Indians. All this adds up to a 20-year-long career.

Pollard’s Unique Legacy:

Kieron Pollard is 38, but he’s still the complete T20 player: he hits big in the middle, bowls decent medium pace, is a gun in the field, and is a leader people respect. His having of over 14,000 runs and 300 wickets. That just goes to prove the goodness of him and how long he has been doing it.

All the cricket enthusiasts will not forget him due to the sixes that he made against Asian giant Sri Lanka, his IPL wins and how he tutored young players. And now that all this is in the past, he has definitely won the crown of being one of the best T20 players in the game.

Pollard as a Mentor and Leader:

Pollard is also someone younger cricket players could now admire, besides being great himself. During his time with the Mumbai Indians, the West Indies, and most recently the CPL, he has assisted in the training of such talents as Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell, and Shimron Hetmyer. He has been referred to as one of the best leaders in cricket, as he is good at tactics, remains calm at the right time, and can come to the aid of young players when things get rough. Since Pollard is a great mentor and a great gamer, his influence will last long.

What’s Next for Pollard?

Naturally, concerns regarding Pollard’s future surface at the age of 38. Even though he may no longer play for the West Indies internationally, he still rules franchise cricket. The 2025 CPL is evidence that his hitting ability has not decreased with age.

Given his tactical prowess, many think he may go into a full-time coaching or mentoring position. So long as he can push the limits and add to his legendary tally without any difficulty, fans are happy to see it.

Kieron Pollard joining the 14,000-run T20 is not just a congratulation to himself but to T20 in general. Pollard has been the living embodiment of the shortest game: talent, entertainment and unpredictability through his amazing sixes and his performances that make the game.

It is important that Pollard has been able to do this and has become next to Chris Gayle, as that means that even in the T20 era, West Indian cricket remains influential. There is one thing that is definite as the CPL continues: Pollard is not done talking with his bat.