In the 2016 IPL season, Kieron Pollard showcased his all-round abilities, leading to several noteworthy performances. Here are his top three stats from that season:
Best Batting Performance: Pollard's most explosive innings came against the Kolkata Knight Riders on April 28, 2016, where he scored 51 runs off just 17 balls. His innings included 6 sixes, demonstrating his ability to accelerate the scoring rate, resulting in a staggering strike rate of 300.00.
Fastest Strike Rate: His innings against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 20, 2016, were also remarkable; he scored 39 runs in 19 balls, with a strike rate of 205.26. This performance highlighted his capacity to score quickly under pressure.
Bowling Contribution: While primarily known for his batting, Pollard made significant contributions with the ball as well. In the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 8, 2016, he bowled 2 overs and took 2 wickets for just 23 runs, showcasing his effectiveness as a medium-fast bowler during crucial moments in the game.
These stats underline Kieron Pollard's dynamic impact in IPL 2016, marking him as one of the prominent all-rounders of that season.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Pune Supergiants | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12.50 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Gujarat Lions | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 39* | 19 | 4 | 3 | 205.26 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 19 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 105.55 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 51* | 17 | 2 | 6 | 300.00 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 11 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 84.61 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 35* | 19 | 3 | 2 | 184.21 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 27 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 135.00 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Gujarat Lions | 9 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 81.81 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Daredevils | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |