Captain Kieron Pollard Played Blazing Inning to Take MI New York to Victory

MI New York: Kieron Pollard

Kieron Pollard played a quick blazing inning of 21 runs off just 10 balls to lead MI New York to 8-wicket victory against Washington Freedom in the MLC 2023 on Sunday. Pollard showed his batting prowess in T20 cricket and keeps his team’s hope alive in the playoff race.

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Pollard came to the crease at the fall of the second wicket with MINY at 108 for 2. He immediately took the attack to the Washington bowlers, playing a crucial inning of 21 runs, hitting 1 boundary and 2 sixes all over the park. The captain brought a quick sensation in the game and rushed his inning of 21 runs to take MI New York to 8-wicket win.

Pollard’s inning was the cornerstone of MINY’s successful run-chase of 161, given by the Washington Franchise. Washington Freedom batted first and with the help of Glenn Phillips’ 47, posted a total of 160 at the loss of 6 wickets in their 20 overs.

Pollard made up for the match finisher in the match for his quick win-led 21-run inning, which was complemented by Nicholas Pooran’s blistering 62 runs.

MINY’s victory takes them to the third spot on the MLC points table. If MINY wins its remaining matches by a good margin then they are likely to qualify for the playoff.

Pollard’s Innings a Reminder of His T20 Prowess
Kieron Pollard’s blistering innings against Washington Freedom was a reminder of his T20 prowess. The West Indies all-rounder is one of the most destructive hitters in the world in the shortest format of the game. He holds a very rich record in T-20 leagues. He is one of the hardest hitters of the ball in the world.

Pollard is a master of the six, and he can hit the ball with power and precision. He has the ability to change the course of a game in a matter of overs.

Pollard’s innings against Washington Freedom was a joy for his fans to watch. It was a reminder of his ability to take apart any bowling attack on his day. It will be interesting if Pollard is able to take his team to the playoffs.