Despite the ongoing unrest in the United Kingdom, The Hundred continues to captivate audiences with its thrilling cricket matches. This past weekend, fans were treated to an intense showdown between Southern Brave and Trent Rockets at The Rose Bowl.
The highlight of the match was West Indies’ powerhouse Kieron Pollard’s impressive display against ace spinner Rashid Khan. Pollard’s onslaught, which included five consecutive sixes in an over, left fans in awe and drew comparisons to Yuvraj Singh’s iconic six-sixes feat against Stuart Broad in 2007.
Let’s dive into the details of this exciting encounter on the south coast of England.
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Recap of The Hundred match between Southern Brave and Trent Rockets
Kieron Pollard’s remarkable feat of hitting five consecutive sixes off Rashid Khan in a single over stole the show during the SB vs. TR match. Rashid, considered one of the best T20 spinners, struggled to contain Pollard’s onslaught, conceding 30 runs in just one over while defending a modest total of 127. Pollard’s stellar performance earned him the well-deserved Man of the Match award, leading his team to victory in a closely contested game.
POLLARD SMASHED 5 CONSECUTIVE SIXES AGAINST RASHID KHAN. 🥶 👌 pic.twitter.com/f4HJvsEsjW
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 10, 2024
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Performance summary of Rashid Khan and Kieron Pollard in The Hundred match
Rashid Khan (Trent Rockets vs. SB)
| Balls | Runs | Runs Per Ball | Wickets | Bowling Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 40 | 2.0 | 1 | 1/40 |
Kieron Pollard (Southern Brave vs. TR)
| Runs | Balls | Strike Rate | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 23 | 195.65 | 2 | 5 |
Upcoming matches for Rashid Khan and Kieron Pollard in The Hundred
Rashid Khan and the Trent Rockets will face Birmingham Phoenix in their next match as they look to bounce back from the defeat. The Afghan spinner will showcase his skills on Monday, August 12, at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
Kieron Pollard will aim to continue his impressive form when Southern Brave takes on Welsh Fire at home on Wednesday, August 14. The Brave will be eyeing a top spot on the table with a victory over WF in their mid-week clash.