WATCH: Kieron Pollard smacks seven sixes in Trinbago’s sensational win over St Lucia in CPL 2024

Kieron Pollard. (Photo Source: Ashley Allen – CPL T20/CPL T20 via Getty Images)

All-rounder Kieron Pollard smashed seven sixes en route to his unbeaten 52-run onslaught against St Lucia Kings to help Trinbago Knight Riders pick up a four-wicket win in the ongoing Caribbean Premier League 2024. The hosts posted 187 runs on board in the first innings as captain Faf du Plessis made 34 runs while Roston Chase hit an unbeaten 56. For Trinbago, Sunil Narine and Waqar Salamkheil picked up two wickets each.

Openers Sunil Narine and Jason Roy flopped when it came to the chase. Youngster Shaqkere Parris made 57 off 33 but it looked difficult for Knight Riders to get the job done. That’s when Pollard came to the scene and changed the complexion of the game. Interestingly, Pollard did not hit a single boundary during his innings but smacked seven sixes, including four in the last five balls that he faced.

If it’s my role to finish games, that’s what I’ll do: Pollard

TKR captain Pollard was adjudged Player of the Match for his match-winning knock. After the game, the star cricketer stated that his role was to finish the games for his team and he was delighted to win it against St Lucia. The 37-year-old stated to have used his experience and added that he is looking forward to giving more opportunities for the youngsters. He was also impressed with how Parris batted up in the order.

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“We got off to a great start, young Shaq (Parris) came in and showed his talent. He set the tempo. We lost some wickets in the middle but that’s why it’s a team sport and we came in and played our part later. If it’s my role to finish games, that’s what I’ll do. Now that I’ve played a lot of cricket around the world, it’s my opportunity to give opportunities and play around others till I call it quits,” Pollard said in the post-match presentation.