Kieron Pollard created history by hitting 5 sixes against Rashid Khan, becoming the first cricketer in the world to make such a record

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Tezzbuzz|11-08-2024

Southern Brave's star all-rounder Kieron Pollard (Kieron Pollard) rocked with his stormy innings in The Hundred 2024 match played against Trent Rockets at The Rose Bowl Stadium in Southampton on Saturday (August 10). Chasing the target, he scored 45 runs in 23 balls for Southern Brave, in which he hit 2 fours and 5 sixes.

Pollard hit the star spinner rashid khan Pollard hit sixes on five consecutive balls (ball no. 81, 82, 83, 84 and 84) against Sri Lanka. Pollard has become the first player in the world to hit a six on every ball of an over twice in official formats. Earlier, he had hit six consecutive sixes in Akila Dhananjaya's over in a match against Sri Lanka in 2021.

However, he could not complete his half-century and returned to the pavilion after being run out. Pollard was adjudged the Player of the Match for his winning innings.

It is worth noting that in this match, Southern Brave defeated Trent Rockets by 2 wickets. After winning the toss and batting first, the team of Trent Rockets scored 126 runs for the loss of 8 wickets, in which Tom Banton scored the highest 30 runs.

In response, Southern Brave won by losing 8 wickets with 1 ball remaining. Apart from Pollard, captain James Vince and Alex Davis played innings of 28-28 runs.

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