AFP, Mumbai :
West Indies batsman Kieron Pollard smashed 83 off 31 deliveries to power Mumbai Indians to a thrilling three-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday.
Pollard’s blitz helped hosts Mumbai chase down their target of 198 on the final ball of the match and overshadow Punjab batsman KL Rahul’s maiden century in the Twenty20 tournament.
The big-hitting Pollard, who captained the team in place of the injured Rohit Sharma, promoted himself to number four to produce his IPL best in front of a raucous home crowd.
Needing 15 for victory off the last six balls, Pollard got out on the second delivery as fellow West Indian Alzarri Joseph completed the chase with an unbeaten 15.
Pollard lifted his side from 62-3 after nine overs to single-handedly revive Mumbai’s hopes. His 54-run seventh wicket stand with Joseph stood out.
