Kieron Pollard etched his name deeper into cricket history with an unforgettable century MI New York in Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026became the highest run-scorer in men’s T20 cricket. Previous West India the captain beat his long-time record holder Chris Gayle During the unbeaten 100 against Washington Libertyhits the mark in trademark style with a high six. Although MI New York Falling short of 30 runs in the high-scoring contest, Pollard’s personal achievement was remarkable and marked another extraordinary achievement in one of the most decorated T20 careers ever witnessed.
Kieron Pollard tops T20 batting records
The 39-year-old produced a power-hitting vintage, finishing unbeaten on 100 off 56 deliveries and rewriting the record books. His innings took his total T20 runs to 14,582 from 736 matches, surpassing Chris Gayle’s previous mark of 14,562 runs.
The feat underscores Pollard’s remarkable consistency and longevity in franchise leagues around the world. Representing teams in competitions spanning the Caribbean, India, Australia, Pakistan, England, South Africa and the USA, he has maintained his status as one of the most feared finalists in the shortest format for nearly two decades.
Adding further weight to his legacy, Pollard remains the only cricketer to have appeared in more than 700 T20 matches, a testament to both his fitness and the continued demand for franchise cricket.
The century comes amid a dramatic chase after Azadlig’s blitz
Washington Liberty won after posting an impressive 245 for 5 as Pollard celebrated his personal triumph. Mitchell Owenwho produced a magnificent knock of 155 off just 68 balls.
Owen’s breathtaking innings included a century off just 41 deliveries and produced the highest individual score in the history of Major League Cricket. His explosive batting was complemented by valuable contributions Steve Smith and Mark ChapmanMI faced a mammoth chase of 246 from New York.
The answer could not have started worse. Quinton de Kock and Monank Patel had previously been fired at the opening Nicholas Pooran soon after, MI put New York in deep trouble. With wickets rolling at regular intervals and the scoreboard reading 5 for 64, the Washington Liberty looked firmly in control.
Pollard’s single fight cements an already legendary career
Refusing to give up, Pollard mounted a determined counter-attack that reminded fans of his devastating best. He combined aggression with composure and built useful partnerships Romario Shepherd and Corbin Bosch while keeping the hopes of an unexpected follow-up alive.
The seasoned all-rounder hit 11 fours and four sixes during his unbeaten innings and reached his century on the very last ball of the match, registering only the second T20 hundred of his glittering career.
Although MI New York eventually lost by 30 runs, Pollard’s innings ensured that the contest was remembered only by the result. By surpassing Gayle, he now stands alone at the top of the men’s T20 run-scoring chart. Gayle takes second and third place Alex Hales, Jos Buttler, David Warner and Virat KohliIt makes Pollard’s achievement all the more significant in an era filled with elite white-ball hitters.
 2026. The former West Indies captain surpassed long-time record holder Chris Gayle during his unbeaten 100 against Washington Freedom.){kind=link}