Kieron Pollard overtakes Chris Gayle to become the all-time leading run-scorer in men’s T20 cricket during Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026. BBC Sport and other reports say Pollard breaks Gayle’s long-standing record as he plays for MI New York. In the match against Washington Freedom at Grand Prairie Stadium, Pollard scores a century, reaching 100 not out and finishing unbeaten on 100 from 56 balls with a six included during his milestone knock.
Multiple outlets report Pollard moves past Gayle’s T20 run tally, with Pollard cited as having 14,582 runs compared with Gayle’s 14,562. His innings occurs alongside a separate standout performance in the same game: Washington Freedom’s Mitchell Owen makes 155 off 68 balls, the highest individual score in MLC history, as Freedom posts 245 for 5. Despite Pollard’s record-breaking effort, MI New York falls short and loses by 30 runs. The reports agree Pollard’s achievement reflects his longevity in T20 cricket, after a long career across global franchise leagues.
