In the 2014 Indian Premier League (IPL), Kieron Pollard showcased his skills as both a hard-hitting batsman and a versatile bowler. Here are the top three standout statistics from his performance in that season:
Highest Score: Pollard's most impressive batting display came during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 30, where he scored 78 runs off just 48 balls. His innings included 3 fours and 6 sixes, which underscored his explosive batting style.
Strike Rate: Throughout the season, Pollard maintained an exceptional strike rate, with his highest strike rate being 233.33 in the match against Kings XI Punjab on May 3, where he scored 28 runs off just 12 balls. This ability to score quickly made him a valuable asset to his team.
Bowling Performance: As a bowler, Pollard took 1 wicket for 4 runs in just 1 over during the match against Delhi Daredevils on May 23. This highlighted his ability to contribute effectively with the ball, especially in crucial moments of the game.
Overall, Pollard's performance in IPL 2014 demonstrated his dual-threat capability as a strong middle-order batsman and a reliable bowler.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 6* | 8 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.85 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 109.09 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 33* | 30 | 2 | 2 | 110.00 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 78 | 48 | 3 | 6 | 162.50 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 28* | 12 | 2 | 2 | 233.33 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 43 | 31 | 6 | 0 | 138.70 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 6* | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 10* | 11 | 0 | 0 | 90.90 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 14* | 12 | 0 | 1 | 116.66 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 8* | 6 | 0 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 11 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 137.50 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 233.33 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 14 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 175.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 2 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 2 | 0 | 1 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 3 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |