Updated October 2026 | All stats are as of the end of IPL 2026 (final played 31 May 2026).
Andre Russell vs Kieron Pollard IPL stats, quick answer: Andre Russell is the more destructive hitter and the more effective bowler, with a strike rate above 174 and 123 wickets. Kieron Pollard has more runs and a far bigger playoff record, with five titles at Mumbai. Russell is the greater individual force; Pollard had the bigger big-game career.
- Matches: Andre Russell 140, Kieron Pollard 189
- Runs: Andre Russell 2651 (SR 174.18), Kieron Pollard 3412 (SR 147.32)
- Wickets: Andre Russell 123 (econ 9.51), Kieron Pollard 69 (econ 8.79)
- IPL titles: Andre Russell 1, Kieron Pollard 5
Why This Comparison Is Worth Making
Andre Russell and Kieron Pollard are the two great West Indian all-rounders of IPL history, and both spent their careers with one franchise: Russell at Kolkata Knight Riders, Pollard at Mumbai Indians. Both batted in the lower middle order, both bowled seam, and remarkably they have hit exactly the same number of IPL sixes.
Andre Russell vs Kieron Pollard IPL Stats: Career Numbers Side by Side
| Metric | Andre Russell | Kieron Pollard |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 140 | 189 |
| Seasons | 13 | 13 |
| Runs | 2651 | 3412 |
| Average | 28.20 | 28.67 |
| Strike rate | 174.18 | 147.32 |
| Highest score | 88* | 87* |
| 100s / 50s | 0 / 12 | 0 / 16 |
| Fours | 186 | 218 |
| Sixes | 223 | 223 |
| Wickets | 123 | 69 |
| Economy | 9.51 | 8.79 |
| Balls per wicket | 14.7 | 21.6 |
| Best bowling | 5/15 | 4/44 |
| Player of the match | 16 | 14 |
| Titles | 1 | 5 |
Per match, Andre Russell has contributed 18.9 runs and Kieron Pollard 18.1 runs. Andre Russell has won player of the match once every 8.8 games, Kieron Pollard once every 13.5.
Season-by-Season Parallel
| Season | Andre Russell | Kieron Pollard |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | – | 273 runs, SR 185.71 (14 m) |
| 2011 | – | 146 runs, SR 109.77 (16 m) |
| 2012 | 47 runs, SR 180.77 (4 m) | 220 runs, SR 138.36 (14 m) |
| 2013 | 11 runs, SR 78.57 (3 m) | 420 runs, SR 149.47 (18 m) |
| 2014 | 2 runs, SR 25.00 (2 m) | 273 runs, SR 134.48 (15 m) |
| 2015 | 326 runs, SR 192.90 (13 m) | 419 runs, SR 163.67 (16 m) |
| 2016 | 188 runs, SR 164.91 (12 m) | 207 runs, SR 143.75 (13 m) |
| 2017 | – | 385 runs, SR 139.49 (17 m) |
| 2018 | 316 runs, SR 184.80 (16 m) | 133 runs, SR 133.00 (9 m) |
| 2019 | 510 runs, SR 204.82 (14 m) | 279 runs, SR 156.74 (16 m) |
| 2020 | 117 runs, SR 144.44 (10 m) | 268 runs, SR 191.43 (16 m) |
| 2021 | 183 runs, SR 152.50 (10 m) | 245 runs, SR 148.48 (14 m) |
| 2022 | 335 runs, SR 174.48 (14 m) | 144 runs, SR 107.46 (11 m) |
| 2023 | 227 runs, SR 145.51 (14 m) | – |
| 2024 | 222 runs, SR 185.00 (15 m) | – |
| 2025 | 167 runs, SR 163.73 (13 m) | – |
- 2010: Kieron Pollard (Mumbai Indians) made 273 runs at a strike rate of 185.71; Andre Russell did not play.
- 2011: Kieron Pollard (Mumbai Indians) made 146 runs at a strike rate of 109.77; Andre Russell did not play.
- 2012: Andre Russell (Delhi Daredevils) made 47 runs at a strike rate of 180.77; Kieron Pollard (Mumbai Indians) made 220 runs at a strike rate of 138.36.
- 2013: Andre Russell (Delhi Daredevils) made 11 runs at a strike rate of 78.57; Kieron Pollard (Mumbai Indians) made 420 runs at a strike rate of 149.47.
- 2014: Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders) made 2 runs at a strike rate of 25.00; Kieron Pollard (Mumbai Indians) made 273 runs at a strike rate of 134.48.
- 2015: Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders) made 326 runs at a strike rate of 192.90; Kieron Pollard (Mumbai Indians) made 419 runs at a strike rate of 163.67.
- 2016: Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders) made 188 runs at a strike rate of 164.91; Kieron Pollard (Mumbai Indians) made 207 runs at a strike rate of 143.75.
- 2017: Kieron Pollard (Mumbai Indians) made 385 runs at a strike rate of 139.49; Andre Russell did not play.
- 2018: Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders) made 316 runs at a strike rate of 184.80; Kieron Pollard (Mumbai Indians) made 133 runs at a strike rate of 133.00.
- 2019: Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders) made 510 runs at a strike rate of 204.82; Kieron Pollard (Mumbai Indians) made 279 runs at a strike rate of 156.74.
- 2020: Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders) made 117 runs at a strike rate of 144.44; Kieron Pollard (Mumbai Indians) made 268 runs at a strike rate of 191.43.
- 2021: Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders) made 183 runs at a strike rate of 152.50; Kieron Pollard (Mumbai Indians) made 245 runs at a strike rate of 148.48.
- 2022: Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders) made 335 runs at a strike rate of 174.48; Kieron Pollard (Mumbai Indians) made 144 runs at a strike rate of 107.46.
- 2023: Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders) made 227 runs at a strike rate of 145.51; Kieron Pollard did not play.
- 2024: Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders) made 222 runs at a strike rate of 185.00; Kieron Pollard did not play.
- 2025: Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders) made 167 runs at a strike rate of 163.73; Kieron Pollard did not play.
They played in the same IPL season 10 times. In those seasons Andre Russell finished with more runs 3 times and Kieron Pollard 7 times (ties counted for neither when equal).
By phase of the innings
| Phase | Andre Russell runs (SR) | Kieron Pollard runs (SR) |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplay (1-6) | 37 (264.3) | 28 (77.8) |
| Middle (7-15) | 1182 (152.1) | 1352 (124.5) |
| Death (16-20) | 1432 (195.9) | 2032 (170.2) |
In the powerplay Andre Russell scores at 264.3 and Kieron Pollard at 77.8; at the death the figures are 195.9 and 170.2. That difference largely reflects where each has batted in the order.
| Phase | Andre Russell wkts (econ) | Kieron Pollard wkts (econ) |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplay (1-6) | 23 (8.45) | 1 (9.83) |
| Middle (7-15) | 49 (9.15) | 42 (8.15) |
| Death (16-20) | 51 (10.75) | 26 (10.81) |
Andre Russell has bowled 23% of his balls in the powerplay and 32% at the death; for Kieron Pollard the split is 2% and 23%.
Against each opponent
| Opponent | Andre Russell runs (SR) | Kieron Pollard runs (SR) |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 359 (166.20) | 583 (171.98) |
| Mumbai Indians | 260 (148.57) | – |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 427 (197.69) | 551 (161.58) |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 (50.00) | 309 (124.10) |
| Delhi Capitals | 392 (173.45) | 363 (135.96) |
| Punjab Kings | 449 (197.80) | 539 (162.35) |
| Rajasthan Royals | 257 (170.20) | 348 (134.88) |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 306 (170.00) | 431 (146.60) |
| Gujarat Titans | 104 (170.49) | 4 (28.57) |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 76 (149.02) | 44 (129.41) |
Home, away and neutral
| Venue type | Andre Russell | Kieron Pollard |
|---|---|---|
| Home | 1118 runs, SR 190.78 | 1444 runs, SR 161.34 |
| Away | 898 runs, SR 165.38 | 1179 runs, SR 134.28 |
| Neutral | 635 runs, SR 161.58 | 789 runs, SR 145.30 |
Peak Seasons Compared
Andre Russell’s best season was 2019 for Kolkata Knight Riders: 510 runs in 14 matches at an average of 56.67 and a strike rate of 204.82, with 0 hundreds and 4 fifties.
Kieron Pollard’s best season was 2013 for Mumbai Indians: 420 runs in 18 matches at an average of 42.00 and a strike rate of 149.47, with 0 hundreds and 3 fifties.
| Player | Three best seasons |
|---|---|
| Andre Russell | 2019 (510), 2022 (335), 2015 (326) |
| Kieron Pollard | 2013 (420), 2015 (419), 2017 (385) |
Andre Russell: five best innings
- 88* off 36 balls for KKR against CSK, 10 Apr 2018. 10 Apr 2018, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): KKR batted first and made 202/6, led by Andre Russell 88* (36), with Shane Watson 2/39 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 205/5, Sam Billings 56 (23) top-scoring as Tom Curran 2/39 did the damage for KKR. CSK won by 5 wickets. Player of the match: Sam Billings.
- 80* off 40 balls for KKR against MI, 28 Apr 2019. 28 Apr 2019, Eden Gardens: KKR batted first and made 232/2, led by Andre Russell 80* (40). MI replied with 198/7, Hardik Pandya 91 (34) top-scoring as Andre Russell 2/25 did the damage for KKR. KKR won by 34 runs. Player of the match: Andre Russell.
- 70* off 31 balls for KKR against PBKS, 1 Apr 2022. 1 Apr 2022, Wankhede Stadium: PBKS batted first and made 137, led by Bhanuka Rajapaksa 31 (9), with Umesh Yadav 4/23 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 141/4, Andre Russell 70* (31) top-scoring as Rahul Chahar 2/13 did the damage for PBKS. KKR won by 6 wickets. Player of the match: Umesh Yadav.
- 66 off 36 balls for KKR against PBKS, 18 Apr 2015. 18 Apr 2015, Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium: PBKS batted first and made 155/9, led by George Bailey 60 (45), with Umesh Yadav 3/33 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 159/6, Andre Russell 66 (36) top-scoring as Sandeep Sharma 4/25 did the damage for PBKS. KKR won by 4 wickets. Player of the match: Andre Russell.
- 65 off 25 balls for KKR against RCB, 19 Apr 2019. 19 Apr 2019, Eden Gardens: RCB batted first and made 213/4, led by Virat Kohli 100 (58). KKR replied with 203/5, Nitish Rana 85* (46) top-scoring as Dale Steyn 2/40 did the damage for RCB. RCB won by 10 runs. Player of the match: Virat Kohli.
Kieron Pollard: five best innings
- 87* off 34 balls for MI against CSK, 1 May 2021. 1 May 2021, Arun Jaitley Stadium: CSK batted first and made 218/4, led by Ambati Rayudu 72* (27), with Kieron Pollard 2/12 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 219/6, Kieron Pollard 87* (34) top-scoring as Sam Curran 3/34 did the damage for CSK. MI won by 4 wickets. Player of the match: Kieron Pollard.
- 83 off 31 balls for MI against PBKS, 10 Apr 2019. 10 Apr 2019, Wankhede Stadium: PBKS batted first and made 197/4, led by KL Rahul 100* (64), with Hardik Pandya 2/57 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 198/7, Kieron Pollard 83 (31) top-scoring as Mohammed Shami 3/21 did the damage for PBKS. MI won by 3 wickets. Player of the match: Kieron Pollard.
- 78 off 48 balls for MI against SRH, 30 Apr 2014. 30 Apr 2014, Dubai International Cricket Stadium: SRH batted first and made 172/5, led by David Warner 65 (51), with Corey Anderson 2/18 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 157/7, Kieron Pollard 78 (48) top-scoring as Irfan Pathan 2/10 did the damage for SRH. SRH won by 15 runs. Player of the match: Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
- 70 off 34 balls for MI against RR, 14 Apr 2015. 14 Apr 2015, Sardar Patel Stadium: MI batted first and made 164/6, led by Kieron Pollard 70 (34). RR replied with 165/3, Steve Smith 79* (53) top-scoring. RR won by 7 wickets. Player of the match: Steve Smith.
- 70 off 47 balls for MI against RCB, 14 Apr 2017. 14 Apr 2017, M Chinnaswamy Stadium: RCB batted first and made 142/5, led by Virat Kohli 62 (47), with Mitchell McClenaghan 2/20 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 145/6, Kieron Pollard 70 (47) top-scoring as Samuel Badree 4/9 did the damage for RCB. MI won by 4 wickets. Player of the match: Kieron Pollard.
Performance in Playoffs and Finals
| Knockout record | Andre Russell | Kieron Pollard |
|---|---|---|
| Playoff matches | 5 | 18 |
| Won | 3 | 12 |
| Runs | 68 | 341 |
| Strike rate | 158.14 | 169.65 |
| Wickets | 4 | 11 |
| Finals played | 1 | 6 |
| Finals won | 1 | 5 |
Andre Russell has played 5 playoff matches and Kieron Pollard 18. In finals, Andre Russell has 0 runs and Kieron Pollard 180.
Their biggest knockout performances
- Andre Russell, 2024 Final: 3/19. 26 May 2024, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) (Final): SRH batted first and made 113, led by Pat Cummins 24 (19), with Andre Russell 3/19 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 114/2, Venkatesh Iyer 52* (26) top-scoring. KKR won by 8 wickets. Player of the match: Mitchell Starc.
- Andre Russell, 2018 Eliminator: 49* (25), 0/22. 23 May 2018, Eden Gardens (Eliminator): KKR batted first and made 169/7, led by Dinesh Karthik 52 (38), with Krishnappa Gowtham 2/15 the pick of the RR bowlers. RR replied with 144/4, Sanju Samson 50 (38) top-scoring as Piyush Chawla 2/24 did the damage for KKR. KKR won by 25 runs. Player of the match: Andre Russell.
- Andre Russell, 2024 Qualifier 1: 1/15. 21 May 2024, Narendra Modi Stadium (Qualifier 1): SRH batted first and made 159, led by Rahul Tripathi 55 (35), with Mitchell Starc 3/34 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 164/2, Shreyas Iyer 58* (24) top-scoring. KKR won by 8 wickets. Player of the match: Mitchell Starc.
- Kieron Pollard, 2010 Semi Final: 33* (13), 3/17. 21 Apr 2010, Dr DY Patil Sports Academy (Semi Final): MI batted first and made 184/5, led by Saurabh Tiwary 52* (31), with Dale Steyn 2/43 the pick of the RCB bowlers. RCB replied with 149/9, Ross Taylor 31* (30) top-scoring as Kieron Pollard 3/17 did the damage for MI. MI won by 35 runs. Player of the match: Kieron Pollard.
- Kieron Pollard, 2013 Final: 60* (32), 1/34. 26 May 2013, Eden Gardens (Final): MI batted first and made 148/9, led by Kieron Pollard 60* (32), with Dwayne Bravo 4/42 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 125/9, MS Dhoni 63* (45) top-scoring as Harbhajan Singh 2/14 did the damage for MI. MI won by 23 runs. Player of the match: Kieron Pollard.
- Kieron Pollard, 2013 Qualifier 2: 2/6, 11 (6). 24 May 2013, Eden Gardens (Qualifier 2): RR batted first and made 165/6, led by Rahul Dravid 43 (37), with Harbhajan Singh 3/23 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 169/6, Dwayne Smith 62 (44) top-scoring as Kevon Cooper 2/33 did the damage for RR. MI won by 4 wickets. Player of the match: Harbhajan Singh.
When They Have Faced Each Other Directly
Andre Russell and Kieron Pollard have been on opposite sides in 13 IPL matches and in the same XI in 0. When opponents, Andre Russell’s team won 6 and Kieron Pollard’s team won 7.
| In head-to-head matches | Andre Russell | Kieron Pollard |
|---|---|---|
| Runs | 192 | 200 |
| Strike rate | 156.10 | 144.93 |
| Wickets | 11 | 2 |
Awards, Titles and Milestones
| Andre Russell | Kieron Pollard | |
|---|---|---|
| IPL titles | 2024 | 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020 |
| Caps | None | None |
| Player of the match | 16 | 14 |
Where Each One Is Genuinely Better
- Russell is better at: hitting from the first ball and taking wickets. His strike rate is the best of any batter with over 2,500 IPL runs, and he takes a wicket far more often than Pollard.
- Pollard is better at: consistency, longevity and playoff cricket. He has played 18 playoff matches to Russell’s five, with a strike rate near 170 in them.
- Fielding: Pollard was one of the outstanding fielders of his era, a dimension the numbers here do not capture.
The Honest Verdict
On pure numbers per match, Russell is the more impactful player with both bat and ball. Pollard’s value came through reliability and big-game performance across five title-winning campaigns. For a single season we would take Russell; for a dynasty, Pollard was the perfect fit.
Related: most sixes in IPL history, most wickets in IPL history, Orange Cap winners, Purple Cap winners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is better in the IPL, Andre Russell or Kieron Pollard?
Andre Russell is the more destructive hitter and the more effective bowler, with a strike rate above 174 and 123 wickets. Kieron Pollard has more runs and a far bigger playoff record, with five titles at Mumbai. Russell is the greater individual force; Pollard had the bigger big-game career.
Who has scored more IPL runs, Andre Russell or Kieron Pollard?
Kieron Pollard, with 3412 runs to 2651.
Have Andre Russell and Kieron Pollard played in the same team?
No, they have never been IPL team-mates.