Mumbai Indians batting coach breaks window pane with a powerful six during Game 2 of MLC 2025 [Watch]
MI New York batter and Mumbai Indians (MI) batting coach Kieron Pollard unleashed a mighty shot that shattered a window pane during Match 2 against the Texas Super Kings. The match was played in the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) on Saturday, June 14, at the Oakland Coliseum in California, USA.
The moment of interest occurred on the second ball of the 17th over during MI New York’s innings. Daryl Mitchell bowled a slot delivery outside off stump, which Pollard reached for and hammered flat over long-off for a maximum. The ferocious strike smashed straight into a window pane, shattering the glass on impact.
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Chasing a target of 186, MI New York got off to a shaky start, losing Agni Chopra (5), Quinton de Kock (8), and captain Nicholas Pooran (6) cheaply. However, Monank Patel and Michael Bracewell (38) steadied the innings with an impressive 97-run partnership off just 48 balls for the fourth wicket.
At the end of 16 overs, MI New York were well placed at 141/4. Pollard then took on Daryl Mitchell, smashing him for three boundaries and a six in the first four balls of the over. However, the momentum swung dramatically on the final two deliveries, as both Pollard (32) and Monank (62) were run out.
In the final overs, Tajinder Dhillon remained unbeaten on 12 off 10 balls, but it wasn’t enough. MI New York finished on 182/8 in their 20 overs, narrowly falling short by three runs.
Devon Conway and Calvin Savage shine with half-centuries for Texas Super Kings
Earlier in the game, after being asked to bat first, Texas Super Kings found themselves losing wickets at regular intervals despite Devon Conway holding firm at one end. Conway anchored the innings. However, the likes of skipper Faf du Plessis (18), Saiteja Mukkamalla (5), Daryl Mitchell (8), Milind Kumar (19), and Donovan Ferreira (0) failed to make significant contributions.
Conway then stitched together a crucial 78-run partnership off 47 balls with Calvin Savage for the sixth wicket. The Kiwi left-hander top-scored with 65 off 44 deliveries, while Savage remained unbeaten on a quickfire 53 off 34 balls. They helped Texas Super Kings post a competitive total of 185/6 in their 20 overs.