Kieron Pollard he made his name in the history of cricket by becoming the highest batsman in the history of T20 cricket, more than any other West Indies legend. Chris Gayle for MI New York’s incredible performance in the 2026 Major League Cricket season.The former West Indies captain achieved the feat as he scored his second career T20 century, taking him to 14,582 runs and surpassing Gayle’s previous record of 14,562 runs. Pollard’s recent performance is yet another testament to his longevity, consistency and impact in the shortest format of the game.Pollard is also the only cricketer in history to have played more than 700 T20 matches, having played 736 matches in domestic internationals.
Highest Run in T20 Cricket History
| Responsibility | A player | Similarities | They run | Many 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.
Pollard’s History Ends In Defeat
Despite Kieron Pollard’s impressive performance and impressive performance as the highest scorer in T20 cricket, MI New York lost by 30 runs to Washington Freedom in MLC 2026.Washington Freedom posted a formidable 245/5, aided by Mitchell Owen’s sensational 155 off 68 balls, while Steve Smith and Mark Chapman provided valuable support. In reply, MI New York’s run came to a screeching halt as Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran and Monank Patel fell cheaply, leaving the side at 34/3.Pollard fought back with a superb 100 from 56 balls and surpassed Chris Gayle’s all-time record for T20 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 display, including 2/37 with the ball, helped the Washington Freedom secure a memorable victory.
