Pollard's Explosive Batting Powers Knight Riders to CPL Victory
Former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard's explosive 65 off 29 balls, including seven sixes in eight balls, leads Trinbago Knight Riders to a 12-run victory in CPL 2025.
Kieron Pollard celebrates after his match-winning innings of 65 runs for Trinbago Knight Riders in CPL 2025
Former West Indies Star Dominates with Seven Sixes in Eight Balls
In a thrilling Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 match played in Guyana's Providence Stadium, Trinbago Knight Riders secured a decisive 12-run victory over St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, thanks to an explosive batting display by Kieron Pollard.
Match Highlights
The Knight Riders, batting first, posted a commanding total of 179/6 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was highlighted by Pollard's remarkable 65 runs off just 29 balls, including an extraordinary sequence where he hit seven sixes in just eight deliveries.
In what became the defining moment of the game, the 38-year-old veteran showcased his power-hitting prowess in a spectacular fashion:
- Three consecutive sixes in the 15th over
- Four more sixes in the following over
- Final tally: 8 sixes and 2 fours in his innings
Chase Falls Short
The Patriots, playing in front of an energetic crowd in Guyana's premier cricket venue, managed to score 167/6 in their chase, falling short by 12 runs despite a valiant effort.
Player of the Match
Pollard's match-winning performance earned him the Player of the Match award, continuing his excellent form in the region's premier T20 tournament.
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