Kieron Pollard makes scripting history in MLC, surpassing Chris Gayle to become the best player in T20 cricket…

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Keiron Pollard surpassed legend Chris Gayle (Image: X) Kieron Pollard etched his name deeper into cricketing folklore by becoming the highest run-scorer in the history of T20 cricket when he surpassed West Indies legend Chris Gayle in a remarkable innings for MI New York in the 2026 Major League Cricket season.The former West Indies captain achieved a milestone as he reached his second career T20 century to reach 14,582 runs, surpassing Gayle’s long-standing record of 14,562 runs. Pollard’s latest feat is further evidence of his incredible longevity, consistency and impact in the game’s shortest format.Pollard is also the only cricketer in history to have appeared in more than 700 T20 matches and has now played 736 matches in domestic leagues around the world.

Most runs in T20 cricket history

RankPlayerMatchesCenturiesRunsFifties1Kieron Pollard73614,5822672Chris Gayle46314,56222883Alex Hales52814,4497924Jos Buttler51014,37181025David1814181025David Warner Kohli43014,21810110These six batsmen remain the only players to cross the 14,000-run mark in T20 cricket.

Pollard’s historic century ends in defeat

Despite a historic century and Kieron Pollard’s record-breaking feat as T20 cricket’s highest run-scorer, MI New York suffered a 30-run defeat by Washington Freedom in MLC 2026.Washington Freedom posted a daunting 245/5, powered by Mitchell Owen’s sensational 155 off 68 balls, while Steve Smith and Mark Chapman provided valuable support. In response, MI New York’s chase faltered early as Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran and Monank Patel fell cheaply to leave the side at 34/3.Pollard fought back with a brilliant 100 off 56 balls to surpass Chris Gayle’s previous T20 run record during the 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 Washington Freedom secure a memorable win.