Dallas, July 12 -- Kieron Pollard may be a batting coach for Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), a fitting role at 38, but across the globe, including in Major League Cricket (MLC), he continues to operate as a full-fledged allrounder. On Friday night in Dallas, he reminded everyone just how vital he is to MI New York, smashing an unbeaten match-winning 47 off just 22 deliveries to steer his side into the MLC 2025 final. The Texas Super Kings, who seemed destined for the title clash, were left stunned as Pollard turned the tide, as per ESPNcricinfo.

Chasing 167, MI New York's innings got off to a shaky start. Quinton de Kock and Michael Bracewell departed early, both failing to reach double figures within the first se...