MI Cape Town release Kieron Pollard ahead of SA20 2025 auction

MI Cape Town have released all-rounder Kieron Pollard ahead of the upcoming SA20 2025 auction which is all set to be held on October 1, 2024. The 37-year-old was roped in as a replacement for the injured Rashid Khan ahead of Season 2 in January this year.

Pollard was also named the skipper of the franchise in Rashid's absence. Unfortunately, MI Cape Town once again finished at the bottom of the six-team standings with just three wins from the 10 matches they played throughout the season. The West Indian managed 187 runs with the bat at a strike rate of 185.14.

However, Pollard will be in action for MI Emirates at the ILT20 2025, leading the side in Season 3 of the tournament which is slated to be held from January 11 to February 9, 2025. Meanwhile, the third edition of the SA20 will be played between January 9 and February 8, 2025.

Last season, upon completing MI Cape Town's SA20 2024 campaign, Kieron Pollard joined MI Emirates at the ILT20, representing them in the last four matches towards the end of the season. He captained them in the final two league games in Nicholas Pooran's absence. The team went on to clinch the title by defeating Dubai Capitals by 45 runs in the final which took place in Dubai.

Kieron Pollard smashed five consecutive sixes off Rashid Khan's bowling at the Hundred 2024

Recently, Kieron Pollard, who was in a destructive mode, smashed five consecutive sixes off Rashid Khan's bowling at the ongoing Hundred 2024. Representing the Southern Brave in the competition, his game-changing innings of 45 runs off 23 balls helped his team register a two-wicket victory over Trent Rockets on Saturday, August 10, at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.

Next up, the Southern Brave will be facing Birmingham Phoenix in the Eliminator on Saturday, August 17, for a place in the final. The winner of the contest will go head-to-head for the title against Oval Invincibles in the grand finale which will be played on Sunday, August 18, at Lord's.