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In a dramatic turn of events during the second match of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025, something truly unexpected happened, leaving both fans and commentators puzzled. MI New York’s (MINY) veteran all-rounder Kieron Pollard suffered a rare brain fade moment that not only cost him his wicket but also proved to be a turning point in the match.
Kieron Pollard’s bizarre run-out stunned fans
The moment unfolded when MI New York was chasing a daunting target of 186 against the Texas Super Kings (TSK) at the Oakland Coliseum, California. In the 17th over of the high-pressure clash, Daryl Mitchell bowled a fuller delivery on the leg stump. Pollard attempted a heave, but the ball deflected off his pads and rolled towards the leg side. Meanwhile, Mitchell slid in collected the ball swiftly, and hit the bullseye at the bowler’s end to dismiss Pollard.
What shocked everyone was Pollard’s unexpected lapse in awareness. He was seen casually jogging mid-pitch, not even watching the ball or assessing the situation. By the time he realized the danger and tried to sprint back, it was already too late. Mitchell’s sharp fielding and presence of mind sealed the run-out. Pollard’s uncharacteristic misjudgment left fans speechless and proved to be a massive turning point in the game.
Here’s the video:
Brain fade by Pollard pic.twitter.com/zb2YnYiNAp
— Vijay Patel (@Vbjpatel) June 14, 2025
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Texas edges past New York in an thrilling encounter
In a high-pressure game, TSK earned a close win over MINY in their first match of MLC 2025. Batting first, TSK made a steady start with Devon Conway and Faf du Plessis putting up 39 runs for the first wicket. However, Du Plessis gave away his wicket just when he looked settled. Later, a quick knock from Calvin Savage helped Texas reach a strong total of 185 runs.
Chasing the target, MI New York got off to a poor start, losing three wickets for just 24 runs in 5.2 overs. Their top order struggled, putting the team under early pressure. But Monank Patel and Michael Bracewell kept their team in the game with a brilliant 97-run stand in just 48 balls. With only 9 runs needed from the final over MINY couldn’t finish the job and fell short by just 3 runs.
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