Kieron Pollard writes MLC history, surpasses Chris Gayle to become T20 cricket’s all-time leading… | Cricket News
Kieron Pollard etched his name deeper into cricket folklore by becoming the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket history, surpassing fellow West Indies legend Chris Gayle in an outstanding innings for MI New York in the 2026 Major League Cricket season.The former West Indies captain achieved the milestone while scoring his second career T20 century, taking his tally to 14,582 runs and surpassing Gayle’s long-standing record of 14,562 runs. Pollard’s latest achievement is another testament to his incredible longevity, consistency and impact in the shortest format of the game.Pollard is also the only cricketer in history to have featured in more than 700 T20 matches, having now played 736 matches across domestic leagues around the world.
Most Runs in T20 Cricket History
| RANKINGS | Player | Matches | running | Centuries | Fifty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kieron Pollard | 736 | 14,582 | 2 | 67 |
| 2 | Chris Gayle | 463 | 14,562 | 22 | 88 |
| 3 | Alex Hales | 528 | 14,449 | 7 | 92 |
| 4 | Jos Buttler | 510 | 14,371 | 8 | 102 |
| 5 | David Warner | 438 | 14,284 | 10 | 118 |
| 6 | Virat Kohli | 430 | 14,218 | 10 | 110 |
These six batsmen remain the only players to have crossed the 14,000-run mark in T20 cricket.
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Pollard’s Historic Century Ends In Defeat
Despite Kieron Pollard’s historic century and record-breaking feat as the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket, MI New York suffered a 30-run defeat at Washington Freedom in MLC 2026.Washington Freedom posted a formidable 245/5, powered by Mitchell Owen’s sensational 155 off 68 balls, while Steve Smith and Mark Chapman provided invaluable support. In reply, MI New York’s chase fizzled early as Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran and Monank Patel fell cheaply, leaving the side at 34/3.Pollard smashed a brilliant 100 off 56 balls and surpassed Chris Gayle’s all-time T20 run record during the innings. However, contributions from Corbin Bosch (35) and Romario Shepherd (26) were not enough as MI New York finished on 215/6. Glenn Maxwell’s all-round performance, including 2/37 with the ball, helped Washington Freedom secure a memorable win.
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