Updated October 2026 | All stats are as of the end of IPL 2026 (final played 31 May 2026).
Kieron Pollard IPL stats, quick answer: here is Kieron Pollard’s complete IPL record from 2010 to the end of IPL 2026.
- Matches: 189 (2010 to 2022)
- Runs: 3412 at an average of 28.67 and a strike rate of 147.32
- Highest score: 87*
- Hundreds / fifties: 0 / 16
- Sixes: 223
- Wickets: 69 at an economy rate of 8.79
- Best bowling: 4/44
- Teams: Mumbai Indians
- IPL titles: 5 (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020)
- Player of the match awards: 14
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Kieron Pollard IPL Stats: Career Overview and Headline Numbers
Kieron Pollard played his entire IPL career for Mumbai Indians, from 2010 to 2022, and won five titles with them. A powerful finisher, a handy bowler and an outstanding fielder, he was one of the defining overseas players of the league’s first decade and a half.
Kieron Pollard has played 189 IPL matches across 13 seasons. With the bat he has 3412 runs from 168 innings, which ranks him 27th on the all-time run-scoring list. He has been dismissed 119 times, giving an average of 28.67, and he scores at 147.32 runs per 100 balls, with 218 fours and 223 sixes. With the ball he has 69 wickets from 248.0 overs, conceding 8.79 an over and taking a wicket every 21.6 balls.
Where he bats
| Batting position | Innings | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle order (5-7) | 146 | 2949 | 29.20 | 144.91 |
| Top order (3-4) | 20 | 415 | 25.94 | 164.68 |
| Lower order (8+) | 2 | 48 | 24.00 | 165.52 |
Kieron Pollard has batted most often as middle order, 146 of his 168 innings. Batting position here is the order in which a batter first appeared at the crease.
How he gets out
| Dismissal | Times | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Caught | 84 | 71% |
| Bowled | 20 | 17% |
| Lbw | 8 | 7% |
| Run Out | 6 | 5% |
| Stumped | 1 | 1% |
In wins and defeats
| Result | Innings | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team won | 90 | 2071 | 38.35 | 161.17 |
| Team lost | 78 | 1341 | 20.63 | 130.07 |
In matches his team won, Kieron Pollard averages 38.35 at a strike rate of 161.17; in defeats, 20.63 at 130.07. The gap is a rough measure of how often his innings have decided games.
Teams Played For and How He Moved Between Them
| Team | Seasons | Matches | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 2010-2022 | 189 | 3412 | 69 |
He started with Mumbai Indians in 2010 and stayed until 2022. Kieron Pollard has spent 13 seasons in the IPL with just one franchise, a rarity in a league built on auctions.
How his role changed
| Season | Average batting position | Innings |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.9 | 14 |
| 2011 | 5.8 | 12 |
| 2012 | 5.9 | 11 |
| 2013 | 5.3 | 18 |
| 2014 | 5.0 | 15 |
| 2015 | 5.1 | 14 |
| 2016 | 5.6 | 12 |
| 2017 | 5.3 | 16 |
| 2018 | 5.2 | 8 |
| 2019 | 5.2 | 12 |
| 2020 | 5.9 | 12 |
| 2021 | 5.5 | 13 |
| 2022 | 5.8 | 11 |
In his first three seasons Kieron Pollard batted at an average position of 5.9; in his last three it was 5.7. His position in the order has stayed broadly the same throughout his career.
Batting Record Season by Season
| Season | Team | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | HS | Wkts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | MI | 14 | 273 | 22.75 | 185.71 | 0 | 0 | 45* | 15 |
| 2011 | MI | 16 | 146 | 14.60 | 109.77 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 10 |
| 2012 | MI | 14 | 220 | 24.44 | 138.36 | 2 | 0 | 64 | 16 |
| 2013 | MI | 18 | 420 | 42.00 | 149.47 | 3 | 0 | 66* | 10 |
| 2014 | MI | 15 | 273 | 34.12 | 134.48 | 1 | 0 | 78 | 2 |
| 2015 | MI | 16 | 419 | 38.09 | 163.67 | 2 | 0 | 70 | 3 |
| 2016 | MI | 13 | 207 | 25.88 | 143.75 | 1 | 0 | 51* | 0 |
| 2017 | MI | 17 | 385 | 29.62 | 139.49 | 3 | 0 | 70 | 0 |
| 2018 | MI | 9 | 133 | 19.00 | 133.00 | 1 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| 2019 | MI | 16 | 279 | 34.88 | 156.74 | 1 | 0 | 83 | 0 |
| 2020 | MI | 16 | 268 | 53.60 | 191.43 | 1 | 0 | 60* | 4 |
| 2021 | MI | 14 | 245 | 30.62 | 148.48 | 1 | 0 | 87* | 5 |
| 2022 | MI | 11 | 144 | 14.40 | 107.46 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 4 |
- 2010 (Mumbai Indians): 273 runs in 14 matches, average 22.75, strike rate 185.71, best 45*, 15 wickets. His best bowling was 3/17 against RCB on 21 Apr 2010. He batted mostly in the middle order. His best innings was 45* off 13 balls against DC on 13 Apr 2010. Mumbai Indians finished 1st in the league table. Mumbai Indians reached the final.
- 2011 (Mumbai Indians): 146 runs in 16 matches, average 14.60, strike rate 109.77, best 28, 10 wickets. His best bowling was 2/24 against DC on 7 May 2011. He batted mostly in the middle order. His best innings was 28 off 21 balls against PWI on 4 May 2011. Mumbai Indians finished 3rd in the league table.
- 2012 (Mumbai Indians): 220 runs in 14 matches, average 24.44, strike rate 138.36, best 64, 16 wickets. His best bowling was 4/44 against RR on 11 Apr 2012. He batted mostly in the middle order. His best innings was 64 off 33 balls against RR on 11 Apr 2012. Mumbai Indians finished 3rd in the league table.
- 2013 (Mumbai Indians): 420 runs in 18 matches, average 42.00, strike rate 149.47, best 66*, 10 wickets. His best bowling was 2/6 against RR on 24 May 2013. He batted mostly in the middle order. His best innings was 66* off 27 balls against SRH on 13 May 2013. Mumbai Indians finished 2nd in the league table. His team won the title.
- 2014 (Mumbai Indians): 273 runs in 15 matches, average 34.12, strike rate 134.48, best 78, 2 wickets. He batted mostly in the middle order. His best innings was 78 off 48 balls against SRH on 30 Apr 2014. Mumbai Indians finished 4th in the league table.
- 2015 (Mumbai Indians): 419 runs in 16 matches, average 38.09, strike rate 163.67, best 70, 3 wickets. He batted mostly in the middle order. His best innings was 70 off 34 balls against RR on 14 Apr 2015. Mumbai Indians finished 4th in the league table. His team won the title.
- 2016 (Mumbai Indians): 207 runs in 13 matches, average 25.88, strike rate 143.75, best 51*. He batted mostly in the middle order. His best innings was 51* off 17 balls against KKR on 28 Apr 2016. Mumbai Indians finished 5th in the league table.
- 2017 (Mumbai Indians): 385 runs in 17 matches, average 29.62, strike rate 139.49, best 70. He batted mostly in the middle order. His best innings was 70 off 47 balls against RCB on 14 Apr 2017. Mumbai Indians finished 1st in the league table. His team won the title.
- 2018 (Mumbai Indians): 133 runs in 9 matches, average 19.00, strike rate 133.00, best 50. He batted mostly in the middle order. His best innings was 50 off 23 balls against PBKS on 16 May 2018. Mumbai Indians finished 5th in the league table.
- 2019 (Mumbai Indians): 279 runs in 16 matches, average 34.88, strike rate 156.74, best 83. He batted mostly in the middle order. His best innings was 83 off 31 balls against PBKS on 10 Apr 2019. Mumbai Indians finished 1st in the league table. His team won the title.
- 2020 (Mumbai Indians): 268 runs in 16 matches, average 53.60, strike rate 191.43, best 60*, 4 wickets. He batted mostly in the middle order. His best innings was 60* off 24 balls against RCB on 28 Sep 2020. Mumbai Indians finished 1st in the league table. His team won the title.
- 2021 (Mumbai Indians): 245 runs in 14 matches, average 30.62, strike rate 148.48, best 87*, 5 wickets. His best bowling was 2/8 against PBKS on 28 Sep 2021. He batted mostly in the middle order. His best innings was 87* off 34 balls against CSK on 1 May 2021. Mumbai Indians finished 5th in the league table.
- 2022 (Mumbai Indians): 144 runs in 11 matches, average 14.40, strike rate 107.46, best 25, 4 wickets. His best bowling was 2/8 against LSG on 24 Apr 2022. He batted mostly in the middle order. His best innings was 25 off 14 balls against LSG on 16 Apr 2022. Mumbai Indians finished 10th in the league table.
His most productive season was 2013, with 420 runs. His leanest full season was 2011, when he averaged 14.60. He passed 400 runs in 2 of his 13 seasons.
Bowling season by season
| Season | Wkts | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15 | 7.41 | 3/17 |
| 2011 | 10 | 8.49 | 2/24 |
| 2012 | 16 | 7.98 | 4/44 |
| 2013 | 10 | 9.42 | 2/6 |
| 2014 | 2 | 10.48 | 1/33 |
| 2015 | 3 | 9.47 | 1/6 |
| 2016 | 0 | 13.50 | 0/0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 16.36 | 0/0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 9.05 | 1/5 |
| 2021 | 5 | 7.22 | 2/8 |
| 2022 | 4 | 8.93 | 2/8 |
Highest Scores and Centuries
| Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | For | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87* | 34 | 6 | 8 | MI | CSK | 1 May 2021 | Won |
| 83 | 31 | 3 | 10 | MI | PBKS | 10 Apr 2019 | Won |
| 78 | 48 | 3 | 6 | MI | SRH | 30 Apr 2014 | Lost |
| 70 | 34 | 7 | 5 | MI | RR | 14 Apr 2015 | Lost |
| 70 | 47 | 3 | 5 | MI | RCB | 14 Apr 2017 | Won |
| 66* | 27 | 2 | 8 | MI | SRH | 13 May 2013 | Won |
| 64 | 30 | 4 | 5 | MI | CSK | 17 Apr 2015 | Lost |
| 64 | 33 | 6 | 4 | MI | RR | 11 Apr 2012 | Won |
| 63* | 35 | 5 | 4 | MI | DC | 6 May 2017 | Won |
| 60* | 24 | 3 | 5 | MI | RCB | 28 Sep 2020 | Lost |
Kieron Pollard has not scored an IPL hundred; his best is 87*. His team won 11 of the 16 matches in which he passed 50.
Best bowling figures
| Figures | For | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/44 | MI | RR | 11 Apr 2012 | Won |
| 3/17 | MI | RCB | 21 Apr 2010 | Won |
| 3/28 | MI | RCB | 17 Apr 2010 | Won |
| 2/6 | MI | RR | 24 May 2013 | Won |
| 2/8 | MI | PBKS | 28 Sep 2021 | Won |
| 2/8 | MI | LSG | 24 Apr 2022 | Lost |
| 2/12 | MI | CSK | 1 May 2021 | Won |
| 2/14 | MI | PBKS | 22 Apr 2012 | Lost |
Kieron Pollard has taken four or more wickets in a match 1 times.
Strike Rate and Average by Phase of Innings
| Phase | Runs | Balls | Dismissals | Average | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay (overs 1-6) | 28 | 36 | 1 | 28.0 | 77.8 |
| Middle (7-15) | 1352 | 1086 | 38 | 35.6 | 124.5 |
| Death (16-20) | 2032 | 1194 | 80 | 25.4 | 170.2 |
Most of Kieron Pollard’s runs have come in the death phase (2032 runs, 60% of his total). His fastest scoring comes in the death phase, at 170.2 runs per 100 balls. Phase splits use the over in which each ball was bowled.
Bowling by phase
| Phase | Overs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay (overs 1-6) | 6.0 | 1 | 9.83 |
| Middle (7-15) | 185.5 | 42 | 8.15 |
| Death (16-20) | 56.1 | 26 | 10.81 |
Kieron Pollard has bowled most often in the middle phase (75% of his balls), taking 42 wickets there.
Records Held and Milestones Reached
| Milestone | Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPL debut | 17 Mar 2010 | DC | Feroz Shah Kotla |
| First IPL fifty | 11 Apr 2012 | RR | Wankhede Stadium |
| 50 IPL wickets | 24 May 2013 | RR | Eden Gardens |
| 1000 IPL runs | 26 May 2013 | CSK | Eden Gardens |
| 100th IPL match | 28 Apr 2016 | KKR | Wankhede Stadium |
| 2000 IPL runs | 9 Apr 2017 | KKR | Wankhede Stadium |
| 3000 IPL runs | 3 Nov 2020 | SRH | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
He sits 27th on the all-time run-scoring list.
Related record pages: most sixes in IPL history, most wickets in IPL history, fastest century in IPL history, Orange Cap winners, Purple Cap winners.
Performance Against Each Opposition
| Opponent | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 583 | 36.44 | 171.98 | 87* | 14 | 8.74 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 551 | 34.44 | 161.58 | 70 | 11 | 8.51 |
| Punjab Kings | 539 | 38.50 | 162.35 | 83 | 7 | 8.98 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 431 | 43.10 | 146.60 | 78 | 1 | 8.38 |
| Delhi Capitals | 363 | 21.35 | 135.96 | 63* | 7 | 8.40 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 348 | 23.20 | 134.88 | 70 | 12 | 9.87 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 309 | 25.75 | 124.10 | 51* | 4 | 8.67 |
| Deccan Chargers | 70 | 14.00 | 148.94 | 24 | 7 | 7.79 |
| Gujarat Lions | 64 | 16.00 | 133.33 | 39 | 0 | – |
| Pune Warriors | 55 | 27.50 | 119.57 | 28 | 3 | 8.25 |
| Rising Pune Supergiant | 51 | 10.20 | 108.51 | 27 | 0 | 16.36 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 44 | 22.00 | 129.41 | 25 | 2 | 4.00 |
| Gujarat Titans | 4 | 4.00 | 28.57 | 4 | 1 | 6.50 |
| Kochi Tuskers Kerala | 0 | – | – | – | 0 | 14.33 |
Kieron Pollard’s most productive opponent has been Chennai Super Kings, against whom he has 583 runs at a strike rate of 171.98. Figures include matches against defunct franchises such as Deccan Chargers and Pune Warriors where relevant.
Home vs Away Splits
| Venue type | Runs | Avg | SR | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1444 | 28.88 | 161.34 | 28 | 8.87 |
| Away | 1179 | 27.42 | 134.28 | 28 | 8.82 |
| Neutral | 789 | 30.35 | 145.30 | 13 | 8.61 |
Home means a match in his franchise’s home city. Neutral covers seasons played wholly or largely away from home grounds (2009 in South Africa, the UAE in 2014 and 2020, the 2021 hub format and the 2022 league stage in Maharashtra).
His most-played grounds
| Ground | Matches | Runs | SR | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wankhede Stadium | 57 | 1226 | 155.78 | 22 | 9.10 |
| MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) | 11 | 144 | 118.03 | 7 | 7.34 |
| M Chinnaswamy Stadium | 11 | 230 | 149.35 | 7 | 8.53 |
| Sheikh Zayed Stadium | 11 | 154 | 150.98 | 5 | 8.75 |
| Brabourne Stadium | 10 | 180 | 159.29 | 3 | 7.20 |
| Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium | 9 | 147 | 130.09 | 2 | 9.17 |
His most productive ground is Wankhede Stadium: 1226 runs in 55 innings at a strike rate of 155.78.
Playoff and Knockout Record
| Season | Stage | Opponent | Batting | Bowling | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Semi Final | RCB | 33* (13) | 3/17 | Won |
| 2010 | Final | CSK | 27 (10) | 1/45 | Lost |
| 2011 | Elimination Final | KKR | 3 (5) | 0/31 | Won |
| 2011 | Qualifier 2 | RCB | 3 (6) | 1/24 | Lost |
| 2012 | Elimination Final | CSK | 16 (19) | 1/26 | Lost |
| 2013 | Qualifier 1 | CSK | 24 (16) | 1/28 | Lost |
| 2013 | Qualifier 2 | RR | 11 (6) | 2/6 | Won |
| 2013 | Final | CSK | 60* (32) | 1/34 | Won |
| 2014 | Eliminator | CSK | 14 (8) | 0/10 | Lost |
| 2015 | Qualifier 1 | CSK | 41 (17) | 0/22 | Won |
| 2015 | Final | CSK | 36 (18) | – | Won |
| 2017 | Qualifier 1 | RPS | 7 (10) | – | Lost |
| 2017 | Qualifier 2 | KKR | 9* (7) | – | Won |
| 2017 | Final | RPS | 7 (3) | – | Won |
| 2019 | Qualifier 1 | CSK | DNB | – | Won |
| 2019 | Final | CSK | 41* (25) | – | Won |
| 2020 | Qualifier 1 | DC | 0 (2) | 1/36 | Won |
| 2020 | Final | DC | 9 (4) | 0/13 | Won |
In 18 playoff matches, Kieron Pollard has 341 runs at a strike rate of 169.65 and 11 wickets. His teams won 12 of those games, and he has played in 6 finals.
Captaincy Record
Kieron Pollard has not been a regular IPL captain.
Awards Won
- Player of the match 14 times
- IPL champion: 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020
He was player of the match in the 2013 final.
Three Defining Performances
The three below are his most decisive IPL performances by impact on the result, followed by two more that rank close behind.
- Kieron Pollard: 33* off 13 balls and 3/17 with the ball against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. 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: 64 off 33 balls and 4/44 with the ball against Rajasthan Royals. 11 Apr 2012, Wankhede Stadium: MI batted first and made 197/6, led by Kieron Pollard 64 (33), with Amit Singh 2/29 the pick of the RR bowlers. RR replied with 170, Owais Shah 76 (42) top-scoring as Munaf Patel 4/28 did the damage for MI. MI won by 27 runs. Player of the match: Kieron Pollard.
- Kieron Pollard: 60* off 32 balls and 1/34 with the ball against Chennai Super Kings. 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: 87* off 34 balls and 2/12 with the ball against Chennai Super Kings. 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.
- Kieron Pollard: 83 off 31 balls against Punjab Kings. 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.
He did not play in IPL 2026. This page will be updated after every season.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many runs has Kieron Pollard scored in the IPL?
Kieron Pollard has scored 3412 IPL runs in 168 innings at an average of 28.67 and a strike rate of 147.32 (as of the end of IPL 2026).
Which teams has Kieron Pollard played for in the IPL?
Mumbai Indians.
What is Kieron Pollard’s highest IPL score?
87*. His best bowling figures are 4/44.
Has Kieron Pollard won an IPL title?
Yes, 5: 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020.
How many wickets has Kieron Pollard taken in the IPL?
69 wickets at an economy rate of 8.79.