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Kieron Pollard sets new T20 run record during MLC 2026 match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 9:10 AM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Kieron Pollard sets new T20 run record during MLC 2026 match

Summary

Kieron Pollard surpassed Chris Gayle to become the highest run scorer in T20 cricket during a match against Washington Freedom in the MLC 2026. Pollard scored a century, helping MI New York post 215 runs, but the team fell short by 30 runs. With 14,582 T20 runs, Pollard now holds the record in a career spanning 20 years. The match occurred on June 21, 2026, as MI New York faced Washington Freedom in the fifth game of the season.

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By the Numbers

•Pollard scored a century against Washington Freedom.
•MI New York scored 215 runs but lost by 30 runs.
•Pollard now has 14,582 T20 runs.
•He surpassed Chris Gayle's record of 14,562 runs.
•The match took place on June 21, 2026.

Latest Updates

11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Pollard overtakes Gayle as record T20 run-scorer
11:17 AMBBC Sport — Pollard overtakes Gayle as record T20 run-scorer
9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Most runs in T20 cricket: Kieron Pollard beats Chris Gayle's record in MLC 2026

What they're saying

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Former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard breaks compatriot Chris Gayle's 12-year record as the record run-scorer in T20 cricket.
— Yahoo Sports