Kieron Pollard Reclaims All-Time T20 Run Record After Surpassing Jos Buttler
Former West Indian batter Kieron Pollard has reclaimed the top spot on the all-time T20 runs leaderboard after surpassing England’s Jos Buttler during a Caribbean Premier League match at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba.
What Happened
Entering the match between Trinbago Knight Riders and Saint Lucia Kings on August 27, 2026, the 39-year-old Pollard required 35 runs to eclipse Jos Buttler’s mark of 14,890 T20 runs. Playing for Trinbago Knight Riders under captain Andre Russell, Pollard produced a rapid 65 off 26 deliveries at a strike rate of 250, striking six fours and five sixes as his team pursued a target of 212.
With this performance, Pollard raised his career numbers to 14,921 runs scored across 666 innings in 749 T20 fixtures. The milestone represents another shift at the top of the format’s batting hierarchy in 2026. Pollard had earlier overtaken Chris Gayle’s long-standing tally before Buttler went ahead on August 6, 2026, while playing for Manchester Super Giants against Welsh Fire in The Hundred, where Buttler reached 14,833 runs in 522 matches.
Key Highlights
- Pollard reached 14,921 career runs in 749 matches (666 innings), surpassing Jos Buttler’s previous benchmark of 14,890 runs.
- During the run chase of 212 against Saint Lucia Kings, Pollard scored 65 runs from 26 balls with six fours and five sixes.
- The five sixes took Pollard to 1,010 total sixes in T20 cricket, making him one of only two players alongside Chris Gayle to cross the 1,000-six mark.
- Pollard currently trails Gayle’s record sixes tally by 47 maximums, while Andre Russell ranks third with 808 sixes.
- Pollard is now 79 runs away from becoming the first player in T20 history to reach 15,000 career runs.
Why This Matters
The record exchange between Pollard and Buttler highlights an active competition for the peak of global T20 run-scoring. Pollard’s innings also solidifies his standing in boundary-hitting metrics, cementing his position next to Gayle as the only batters with four-figure sixes totals in the format.
What to Watch Next
Pollard will have an immediate opportunity to extend his run record and pursue the 15,000-run milestone when Trinbago Knight Riders face Barbados Tridents on Friday, August 28, 2026 (Saturday IST), at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba. Needing 79 runs to reach 15,000, he can become the first batter in the history of the format to hit that landmark.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many runs did Kieron Pollard need to break Jos Buttler’s record?
Pollard needed 35 runs before the match against Saint Lucia Kings to surpass Jos Buttler’s total of 14,890 T20 runs.
How many sixes has Kieron Pollard hit in T20 cricket?
Following his five sixes in the match, Pollard has struck 1,010 career sixes in T20 cricket, trailing Chris Gayle by 47 sixes.
When is Pollard’s next T20 match?
Trinbago Knight Riders play Barbados Tridents on Friday, August 28, 2026 (Saturday IST), at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba.
Source: CricTracker