Kieron Pollard hits Dubai Capitals spinner for 30 runs in an over. (Picture Credit: Screengrab)
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News1828-12-2025, 12:44

Pollard Smashes 30 Runs Off ILT20's Top Bowler, Nears Gayle's T20 Sixes Record

  • Kieron Pollard, captaining MI Emirates, hit Waqar Salamkheil for 30 runs in one over (6, 4, 2, 6, 6, 6) against Dubai Capitals in ILT20.
  • Salamkheil, the highest wicket-taker in ILT20, conceded 30 runs in the 15th over after giving away only 13 in his first three.
  • Pollard scored an unbeaten 44 off 31 balls, including five sixes, helping MI Emirates chase 123 runs.
  • His T20 sixes tally reached 980, needing 20 more to become the second player after Chris Gayle to hit 1000 T20 sixes.
  • Pollard also needs 144 runs to surpass Chris Gayle's record of 14,562 T20 runs.

Why It Matters: Pollard's explosive hitting against ILT20's top bowler highlights his legendary T20 prowess.

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