In the 19th match of the tournament, LA Knight Riders faced off against MI New York. During the game, legendary all-rounder Kieron Pollard displayed a noble gesture that earned widespread appreciation. Pollard hit a massive six that unintentionally struck a woman in the stands. After the match, he took the time to meet the fan.
The MI New York supporter had come to cheer for her team when the incident occurred. Pollard met her, signed an autograph, and took a selfie with the fan and her husband. A video of this heartfelt interaction quickly went viral on social media. Pollard expressed his sincere apologies, stating, "I humbly apologise. This is the least I can do."
Pollard also advised the woman's husband to take good care of her, highlighting his responsibilities. "I am sorry. Take care of her, okay? Do what a man needs to do," he urged.
In the game, Pollard's team triumphed over the LA Knight Riders by four wickets, securing a spot in the playoffs. The defending champions successfully chased down 131 runs with three overs remaining. Pollard played a crucial role, scoring an unbeaten 33 runs off 12 balls, which included three sixes and two fours.