In the 2013 IPL season, Kieron Pollard had some standout performances both with the bat and the ball. Here are his top three statistical highlights from that season:
Highest Score: Pollard's highest score of 66 runs came against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 13, 2013. He showcased an explosive batting ability by scoring these runs in just 27 balls, hitting 2 sixes and 8 fours, and achieving a remarkable strike rate of 244.44. This innings underlined his capability as a game-changer and a finisher.
Most Economical Bowling Performance: While Pollard's primary role was as a hard-hitting batsman, he demonstrated effective bowling skills too. His best bowling performance came during the match against Kings XI Punjab on May 18, 2013, where he bowled 2 overs, took 1 wicket, and maintained an impressive economy rate. He conceded only 22 runs, which highlighted his ability to restrict runs during crucial phases of the game.
Consistent Impact with Batting: Pollard had multiple significant contributions throughout the season, including scoring 60 runs off 32 balls in the final against Chennai Super Kings on May 26, 2013, and 34 runs off 16 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 27, 2013. His ability to score quickly and save crucial matches made him one of the standout players of the tournament.
These highlights reflect Kieron Pollard's considerable influence during the IPL 2013 season, emphasizing both his batting prowess and his bowling utility.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 5* | 2 | 1 | 0 | 250.00 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 57* | 38 | 4 | 5 | 150.00 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 13 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 185.71 |
| Pune Warriors | 19* | 14 | 1 | 1 | 135.71 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.28 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 19* | 10 | 1 | 1 | 190.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 33 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 137.50 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 34 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 212.50 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 20* | 21 | 1 | 1 | 95.23 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 14* | 19 | 1 | 0 | 73.68 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 66* | 27 | 2 | 8 | 244.44 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 17 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 121.42 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 22 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 104.76 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 24 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 150.00 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 11 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 183.33 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 60* | 32 | 7 | 3 | 187.50 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 2 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Pune Warriors | 3 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 2 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 3 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
