Scoring 64 runs off just 33 balls, Pollard powered the Mumbai team to a mammoth total and the franchise eventually restricted Rajasthan to 170 runs, winning the match by 27 runs. On the back of his stunning knock, the allrounder was adjourned the Player of the Match award.
Scoring an unbeaten 66 off 27 balls at a strike rate of over 200, the Caribbean star’s innings saw Mumbai crush Hyderabad with 7 wickets to spare, setting the momentum for the team. The incredible franchise clinched their first ever-Indian T20 League title and it became the start of a new era.
Kieron Pollard yet again produced the match-winning knock, which ensured the Mumbai team remained the team to beat in the edition. To add more to the knock, Pollard scored 83 runs off just 31 balls at a strike rate of 267.74 and proved his prowess yet again.
While Pandya scored a quickfire 30, it was Pollard’s unbeaten 47 off just 20 balls, that set the tone for Mumbai. The team eventually won the match by 48 runs on the back of a stupendous spell from Jasprit Bumrah who racked up 2 wickets in his 4 overs.
It was Kieron Pollard who did the damage with the willow as the allrounder remained unbeaten after scoring 87 runs off 34 balls that saw the Mumbai team crush Chennai in a crucial encounter.