WATCH: Kieron Pollard takes perfect shot to dismiss Andre Russell at ILT20 2025
Kieron Pollard He is known for his explosive batting and handy bowling skills in white-ball cricket. However, the cricketing world got a glimpse of how good the Caribbean player is on the field. Pollard’s fly fishing was dispatched. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Fiery blow Andre Russell Return to the tent, so it will give an important discovery MI Emirates
Kieron Pollard’s exceptional fielding skills kept MI Emirates hopes alive
The incident happened in the 19th over when the Knights were on their way to a huge total against the Emirates. Short-pitch ball with Alzari Joseph He was taken by Russell with the intention of hitting the top. However, the ball was too close to the Knights’ power-hitting body and Russell didn’t get the speed he expected.
The ball continued to travel towards long-on where Pollard had deployed. The 37-year-old dived in front to make a stunning save when the ball was expected to land a few yards from the spot. The catch sent Russell back to the tent and he was looking good as he hit the top level early in the innings. Russell scored 6 runs and bowled only 2 balls.
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Kieron Pollard, take an arrow! 🫡
Russell is big at best, but the very next ball finds Pollard’s safe hands! 🙌#MIEvADKR #DPWorldILT20 #All for cricket Enter #Epic @DPWorldUAE @DP_World @ilt20onzee @MIEmirates pic.twitter.com/xxagEwAI13
– International League T20 (@ILT20Official) January 24, 2025
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Emirates has fallen below the target
Although Russell could not score big runs with the franchise. International League T20 (ILT20)The Knight Riders have amassed a combined total of 182/7 in their 20-year run. Power stroke emphasis display Jason Holder He scored 22 off 7 balls and 55 runs. Alishan Shafufu The home side allowed him to reach this total.
In reply, the Emirates batsmen could not provide enough support for Pollard as he smashed 69 balls off 49 balls, an impressive performance from the visitors. Despite Emirates’ bravery on the field and a heroic stop against the Knight Riders’ bowling, Emirates managed to score only 140/6 in 20 overs and fell short of the target by 42 runs. With 3 wins so far in the competition, both teams are level on points, although Emirates have a slight advantage over Knight Riders in terms of net runs.