Kieron Pollard becomes the all-time leading run-scorer in men’s T20 cricket, surpassing Chris Gayle during Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026. Across multiple outlets, Pollard is reported to score an unbeaten century for MI New York against Washington Freedom, reaching 100* off 56 or 56 balls and driving the milestone despite his side’s defeat. His knock moves him past Gayle’s previous tally of 14,562 runs to finish with 14,582 runs from 736 T20 matches, with the record described as a key marker of Pollard’s longevity in the format.
While Pollard’s century is highlighted as the individual headline, the match result goes to Washington Freedom. Freedom posts a large total, reported as 245/5, and then holds off MI New York to win by 30 runs (one report indicates the win margin as 30). Australian all-rounder Mitchell Owen is noted for a dominant 155 off 68 balls, including a 41-ball century, which sets the challenging target. Pollard later shares comments about his achievement and the demands of his middle-order role.
