Kieron Pollard vs Brian Lara
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Kieron Pollard vs Brian Lara: A Dead-Even Cricket Rivalry Decided by the Finest of Margins
Kieron Pollard and Brian Lara split the categories 9–9 — a genuinely even rivalry where format preference determines the winner. Both players sit in elite territory across the key benchmarks, making this one of cricket's most debatable head-to-heads.
In ODI cricket, Brian Lara leads with an average of 40.17 versus Kieron Pollard's 26.02 — a significant gap of 14.15 runs per dismissal. Brian Lara leads on total ODI runs (10,405 vs 2,706). Brian Lara's 19 ODI centuries to Kieron Pollard's 3 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, Kieron Pollard holds the edge — averaging 25.31 at a strike rate of 135.15, while Brian Lara averages 0 at SR 0. Kieron Pollard has an IPL record (3,412 runs at SR 147.33) that Brian Lara lacks — an additional dimension not captured in international averages alone.
Both players contribute with the ball. Kieron Pollard leads on international wickets (97 vs 4 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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Key Stats — TEST
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The Verdict
The numbers refuse to separate Kieron Pollard and Brian Lara — both players win exactly the same number of statistical categories (9–9) in this head-to-head. Brian Lara holds the Test edge (avg 0 vs 52.89), while Kieron Pollard levels the ledger in other formats. Pick your format, pick your winner — this one depends entirely on what you value most in a cricketer.
Frequently Asked — Kieron Pollard vs Brian Lara
This comparison is level at 9–9. Both players lead in different batting categories, resulting in an even statistical comparison.
Brian Lara holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 40.17 with 10405 runs, compared to Kieron Pollard's average of 26.02 and 2706 runs. Brian Lara has also scored more ODI centuries (19 vs 3).
In Test cricket, Brian Lara averages 52.89 versus Kieron Pollard's 0 — a massive gap of 52.89 runs per dismissal. Brian Lara has accumulated 11,953 Test runs including 34 centuries.
In T20Is, Kieron Pollard averages 25.31 at a strike rate of 135.15, while Brian Lara averages 0 at a strike rate of 0. Kieron Pollard has the higher strike rate (135.15 vs 0).
Kieron Pollard has IPL data (3,412 runs at a strike rate of 147.33), while Brian Lara has not played in the IPL.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Kieron Pollard has taken 97 international wickets compared to Brian Lara's 4. Kieron Pollard has the lower white-ball economy rate (7.015 vs 7.47).
Kieron Pollard records their highest batting average in ODIs (26.02), while Brian Lara records their highest batting average in Tests (52.89), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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