Mumbai Indians' Kieron Pollard believes he can repeat his 2010 semi-final blast (33 off 13 balls) in today's qualifier against Bangalore

Kieron Pollard hasn't set the Indian Premier League (IPL) on fire this season, but is confident of steering Mumbai Indians into the final, like he did last year against the same opposition.

In last year's semi-final against Bangalore at DY Patil Stadium, Pollard struck 33 runs off just 13 balls, and followed it up with figures of 3-17. He is hoping to repeat the performance.

Pollard spoke to MiD DAY on the eve of the game here at MA Chidambaram Stadium.


Mumbai Indians' Kieron Pollard plays a shot during an IPL match against
Delhi Daredevils at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on May 7. PIC/AFP

You must have fond memories of last year's semi-final against Bangalore...
Absolutely, it was one of my best performances in the IPL. That game the pressure was really high. I remember the game was moved at the last minute to Mumbai because of a bomb scare in Bangalore. We got a home advantage because of that. I remember we were struggling at 60 odd for four and Tiwary (Saurabh) set the platform for me to come and play my strokes.