West Indies’ veteran all-rounder Kieron Pollard has etched his name into the record books once again by overtaking Virat Kohli to become the fourth-highest run-scorer in T20 cricket history. The milestone came during the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 season opener, where Pollard, representing MI New York, smashed 32 runs off just 16 balls against the Texas Super Kings.
Updated Top 5 T20 Run-Scorers (as of June 2025)
- Chris Gayle – 14,562 runs (463 matches)
- Alex Hales – 13,704 runs (497 matches)
- Shoaib Malik – 13,571 runs (557 matches)
- Kieron Pollard – 13,569 runs (696 matches)
- Virat Kohli – 13,543 runs (414 matches)
Longevity vs. Efficiency
Pollard’s achievement underscores the value of longevity and global league participation. While Kohli has amassed his runs in fewer matches with a higher average, Pollard’s consistent performances across multiple T20 leagues worldwide have kept him in the elite bracket.
Pollard Eyes Third Spot
With just three runs separating him from Shoaib Malik, Pollard is poised to climb to third place in the all-time T20 run-scorers list in his next outing.
Kohli’s T20 Legacy Remains Intact
Despite being overtaken, Kohli’s T20 legacy remains formidable. Having retired from T20 internationals, he now plays exclusively in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he continues to be a dominant force for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
