Jakeem Pollard
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Jakeem Pollard Player Overview
Jakeem Pollard is a young West Indian left-arm fast-medium bowler who is part of the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders squad for DP World ILT20 Season 5 in 2026. Born on 26 February 2008, Pollard bats left handed and plays primarily as a pace bowler.
Pollard joined Abu Dhabi Knight Riders through the Season 5 player auction after emerging through Barbados youth cricket and the West Indies Under-19 setup. His selection followed his first season of Caribbean Premier League cricket in 2026.
Jakeem Pollard Playing Style
Pollard is primarily a left-arm fast-medium bowler. His player records describe him as an opening bowler, while his batting is a secondary part of his game. The left-arm angle gives him a different pace-bowling profile within the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Season 5 squad.
His early career has included experience in youth international cricket and senior franchise T20 cricket. During the 2026 Caribbean Premier League, Pollard bowled in five matches and finished his first CPL campaign with four wickets.
Which Team Does Jakeem Pollard Play for in ILT20?
Jakeem Pollard plays for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in ILT20 Season 5. ADKR secured the young West Indian bowler for USD 10,000 during the 2026 player auction, adding him to the franchise’s post-auction squad for the fifth edition of the tournament.
Pollard is one of seven players listed as bowlers in the current ADKR squad, alongside Ajay Kumar, Ibrar Ahmed, Arab Gul, Muhammad Rohid, Qais Ahmad and Usman Tariq.
See the complete Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Squad 2026 for the full Season 5 player list.
Jakeem Pollard West Indies Under-19 Career
Pollard developed through Barbados age-group cricket before representing West Indies Under-19s. His youth pathway included appearances for Barbados Under-15s, Under-17s and Under-19s before progressing to the regional West Indies Under-19 side.
He represented West Indies at the 2026 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. His youth international bowling record includes 24 wickets from 14 Under-19 ODI matches, with best figures of 3/34, a bowling average of 17.29 and an economy rate of 3.76.
Jakeem Pollard at the 2026 Under-19 World Cup
Pollard featured regularly for West Indies during the 2026 Under-19 World Cup. He took three wickets against Afghanistan Under-19s and followed that with wickets against South Africa and Australia during the tournament.
The competition formed an important part of his development in 2026, giving him experience against leading young players from other cricket nations before he moved into senior franchise T20 cricket later in the year.
Jakeem Pollard CPL Career
Pollard made his Caribbean Premier League debut in 2026 for the Barbados franchise. He played five matches during his first CPL season and took four wickets from 16 overs, with best bowling figures of 3/38.
He conceded 123 runs across those 16 overs, giving him a bowling average of 30.75 and an economy rate of 7.68. His first senior T20 campaign therefore provided competitive franchise experience shortly before his selection by Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.
Jakeem Pollard Career Background
Pollard’s career has progressed quickly from Barbados age-group cricket to West Indies Under-19 representation and senior franchise cricket. By the age of 18, he had already played at an Under-19 World Cup and appeared in the Caribbean Premier League.
His 2026 season marked an important transition from youth cricket into senior T20 competition. After making five CPL appearances, he was selected by Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the ILT20 Season 5 auction, extending his franchise experience beyond the Caribbean.
Jakeem Pollard in ILT20 Season 5
Jakeem Pollard enters ILT20 Season 5 as one of the youngest members of the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders squad. His confirmed role is as a bowler, with his left-arm fast-medium style adding another pace option to the franchise’s bowling group.
ILT20 Season 5 runs from 21 November to 20 December 2026. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders begin their campaign against Dubai Capitals at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 22 November.
Pollard’s place in individual matches, his position in the playing XI and the phases in which he may be used as a bowler will depend on ADKR’s team selection. No guaranteed playing role has been assumed for the 2026 season.