Kieron Pollard Joins Elite Company, Reaches 14,000 T20 Run Milestone

West Indies cricket legend Kieron Pollard achieved a historic milestone on Saturday, August 30, becoming only the second player in history to reach 14,000 runs in T20 cricket. Playing for Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League 2025, Pollard scored an unbeaten 19 runs against Barbados Royals at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, joining Chris Gayle in this exclusive club.The 38-year-old all-rounder has accumulated his 14,000 runs across 712 matches, while Chris Gayle, who tops the list, finished his career with 14,562 runs in 463 matches. Pollard's achievement places him ahead of other T20 stalwarts like Alex Hales, David Warner, and Shoaib Malik in the all-time run-scorers list.Throughout his T20 career spanning from 2006 to 2025, Pollard has represented 19 different teams, including the West Indies national team. His impressive statistics include one century and 64 half-centuries in the format, along with 876 fours and 942 sixes.In international cricket, Pollard scored 1,569 runs in 101 T20Is for the West Indies. His Indian Premier League career with Mumbai Indians has been particularly noteworthy, amassing 3,412 runs in 189 matches.Pollard's contribution to T20 cricket extends beyond batting, as he has claimed 332 wickets as a bowler, making him one of the most versatile players in the format. His all-round capabilities have been displayed across various T20 leagues worldwide, including the Big Bash League and The Hundred.In the match where he achieved the 14,000-run milestone, Pollard's team Trinbago Knight Riders successfully chased down a target of 179 runs. His teammates Colin Munro and Nicholas Pooran played crucial roles, with Munro scoring 67 runs off 44 balls and Pooran remaining unbeaten on 65 runs from 40 deliveries.Pollard's journey to 14,000 T20 runs showcases his longevity and consistency in the shortest format of cricket. His ability to perform across different conditions and competitions has established him as one of the most successful T20 cricketers in history.The milestone adds another chapter to Pollard's illustrious career, which has seen him become the most capped player in T20 cricket. His achievement reflects the evolution of T20 cricket and the specialized skills required to succeed in this format of the game.