Know About Kieron Pollard’s Son Dedicates Mumbai Indians’ Win To His Mother On Her Birthday
In a touching moment following Mumbai Indians' nail-biting last-ball win against Kings XI Punjab in match 24 of IPL 2019, Kieron Pollard had a special moment with his young son, Kaiden. Pollard, the match's stand-in captain, scooped up his son in a warm hug before they shared a few words. What happened next melted hearts around the world.
Pollard had played an incredible inning, hitting ten sixes and three fours in an awe-inspiring knock of 83 runs in 31 deliveries. His magic performance drove the Mumbai Indians to bring down the target of 198 runs on the last ball at Wankhede Stadium. Pollard finally got out in the previous over, but his performances had already pushed Mumbai to a touching distance of victory by then. With this victory, Mumbai Indians reached the third spot on the IPL points table, and Pollard was deservingly honored with the title of Man of the Match for his incredible display.
A Special Dedication to His Mother
In an interaction with iplt20.com after the match, Pollard turned to his son, Kaiden, and asked him if he had enjoyed the game. The little boy, with a big smile, responded, "Well done, congratulations," before looking into the camera and saying, "Happy birthday, Mommy."
A beaming Pollard afterwards announced that his wife Jenna was celebrating her birthday and dedicated the historic win to her. The heartwarming moment, teeming with emotion and happiness, touched fans' hearts and spread like wildfire on social media.
A Birthday Gift from Father and Son
The official Indian Premier League (IPL) Twitter account posted a video of the cute exchange, captioning:
"From Sr. & Jr. Pollard, 'Mommy, this win is your b'day gift.
Little Kaiden wishes congratulations to papa @KieronPollard55 on a superb innings, in an exclusive interview after guiding @mipaltan to a historic win. By @Moulinparikh #MIvKXIP
Pollard's Performance in IPL 2019
With this knock, Pollard once again proved himself to be one of Mumbai Indians' most valuable assets. Till that match, he had scored 179 runs in six innings at a mind-boggling strike rate of 194.56, contributing significantly to the team's cause.
First-Time Captaincy in IPL
This game was also important as it was Pollard's first game as Mumbai Indians' captain. He replaced Rohit Sharma, who had gone through his first IPL game in 11 years due to injury. Pollard's leadership along with his big-hitting guaranteed a victory which will be spoken of for years to come.
Conclusion
Mumbai Indians' win against Kings XI Punjab in IPL 2019 was not just about cricket; it was also about emotions, family, and moments to cherish. Kieron Pollard's jaw-dropping innings and the adorable dedication of his son Kaiden to his mother made this win so memorable. This tender moment reminded one that beneath the cutthroat rivalry, cricket is also about love and personal relationships.
