IPL: Top 5 highest run-getters in the league among overseas batsmen
One of the most attacking batsmen of his era, South African legend AB De Villiers was greatly missed in this year's IPL. He was among those overseas players who added a lot of value to this tournament.
The inclusion of overseas players in the squad is one of the most important factors in making a league attractive to viewers. It also allows youngsters to learn from established stars.
Speaking of overseas players' contributions, let’s have a look at the top five overseas batsmen in IPL history, based on the amount of runs scored, as of May 17, 2022.
#5. Keiron Pollard: 3,412 runs in 189 matches
The fifth overseas batsman on the list is Mumbai Indians' Keiron Pollard. His big-hitting skills, at a superb strike-rate, are one of the key contributing factors to Mumbai Indians' five IPL triumphs.
In 189 matches, Keiron Pollard has scored a total of 3,412 runs with 16 half-centuries. Considering that he bats lower down the order, his tally of over 3,000 runs is simply outstanding.
Incredible. Will become part of @mipaltan folklore..@KieronPollard55
Keiron Pollard started playing in the IPL in 2010 and has represented the same IPL team, Mumbai Indians, in all the editions he has played.
He has scored over 400 runs in a single season on two occasions. His best season was in 2013 when he scored a total of 420 runs with three half-centuries.
This was the same year that the Mumbai Indians won their maiden IPL title. Keiron Pollard played an outstanding innings in the final of the tournament against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). His unbeaten knock of 60 off 32 balls helped Mumbai put up a total of 148 and beat CSK by 23 runs.
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