Top 3 Knocks by Kieron Pollard in IPL History

#1 60 (32) in the IPL Finals - 2013

Pollard powered Mumbai to the title in 2013

On the eve of the finals of 2013 edition of the IPL, Mumbai Indians elected to bat first against Chennai Super Kings in front of a packed Eden Gardens.

Mumbai Indians lost quick wickets at the start and were struggling at 58/4 by the end of 10 overs.

Pollard and Rayudu resurrected the innings together adding a valuable 48 runs partnership for the fifth wicket.

On a slow turner, Pollard took on the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja smashing them for boundaries.

On a difficult wicket with the pressure of finals and with wickets falling at the other end, Pollard showed maturity and intent to last till the last ball of the innings.

He took a particular liking to his fellow countrymen Dwayne Bravo when he smashed the medium pacer for two sixes of the last two balls of the 20th over to take his team to a fighting total of 148/9.

Pollard's 32-ball 60 comprised of seven boundaries and three sixes over the fence.

In reply, Chennai were never in the chase losing wickets at regular intervals. In the end, Chennai reached 125/9 falling short by 23 runs.

Pollard had a decent outing on the field, taking a catch and picked up the wicket of Ashwin.

This effort meant Mumbai Indians lifted their maiden IPL trophy.

Pollard singlehandedly won them the game and for his all-round effort, he was awarded Man of the Match.