In the IPL 2011 season, Kieron Pollard had several noteworthy performances both with bat and ball. Here are his top three statistical highlights from that season:
Highest Batting Strike Rate: One of Pollard's standout innings came against Deccan Chargers on May 14, 2011, where he scored 24 runs off just 13 balls, boasting an impressive strike rate of 184.61. This aggressive approach demonstrated his ability to accelerate the scoring when needed.
Effective Bowling Performance: Pollard had a significant impact with the ball in the match against Deccan Chargers on May 14, where he bowled 2 overs, took 1 wicket, and conceded only 10 runs. This performance highlighted his capability to be a valuable bowling asset, contributing effectively in the limited overs format.
Consistent Contributions: Throughout the season, Pollard managed to score runs at crucial moments. Notably, in the match against Pune Warriors on May 4, 2011, he made 28 runs off 21 balls, showcasing his ability to stabilize the innings while also adding quick runs, with a strike rate of 133.33.
These statistics reflect Pollard's versatility and his dual threat as a powerful batsman and a useful bowler during the IPL 2011 season.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi Tuskers Kerala | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 0* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Deccan Chargers | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 26.66 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 20 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 181.81 |
| Pune Warriors | 28 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 133.33 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 9* | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.50 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 17 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 154.54 |
| Deccan Chargers | 24 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 184.61 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 20 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 18 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 81.81 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Daredevils | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kochi Tuskers Kerala | 3 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Pune Warriors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Deccan Chargers | 2 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 3 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pune Warriors | 4 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 2 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 3 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |