Published on: Feb 20, 2023 5:10 pm IST|Updated on: Feb 20, 2023 5:10 pm IST
Chris Gayle 175 scorecard: Chris Gayle’s unbeaten 175 against the now-defunct Pune Warriors India (PWI) is considered one of the most significant achievements in Twenty20 cricket. Gayle’s knock not only earned him the highest individual score in T20 cricket but also broke the previous record of 158 held by Brendon McCullum in the first season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Gayle’s extraordinary feat came off just 66 balls and remains fresh in the minds of cricket fans worldwide.
On April 23, 2013, during the 31st match of IPL 2013, Chris Gayle created history by smashing the highest individual score in Twenty20 cricket. The match between the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the now-defunct Pune Warriors India (PWI) was delayed due to rain, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of the fans who had gathered at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.
Gayle opened the batting for RCB alongside Tillakaratne Dilshan and soon showed his intent by smashing the PWI bowlers all around the park. He raced to his fifty off just 17 balls, and the crowd was already on its feet, anticipating something special. However, no one could have predicted what was to come next.
In just 30 balls, Gayle reached his hundred, which is still the fastest century in IPL history. It took him just 13 balls to go from 50 to 100, leaving the opposition bowlers completely helpless. Gayle’s 175-run knock was laced with 13 fours and a whopping 17 sixes, which still remain etched in the memory of most ardent fans.
RCB’s 263 for the loss of five wickets was a mammoth total, and they became the first team to cross the 250-run mark in the IPL. The Gayle storm had wreaked havoc on the PWI bowlers, and the crowd was left in awe of the Jamaican’s hitting prowess. His knock remains one of the greatest performances in IPL history, and it set the bar high for individual performances in the tournament.
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The atmosphere in the stadium was electrifying, and the fans were treated to a spectacle they will never forget. Gayle’s performance that day was a testament to his immense talent and his ability to single-handedly change the course of a match. His 175-run knock still stands as the highest individual score in Twenty20 cricket, and it is a record that will be hard to beat.
PWI’s response to RCB’s total was meek, and they managed to score only 133/9 in their 20 overs. The team was completely outplayed by RCB, who won the match by a mammoth 130 runs. It was a one-sided affair, and the Gayle storm had blown away the opposition.
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Gayle’s knock was not just about the records, but it was also a display of sheer power and hitting ability. It showcased his ability to take the game away from the opposition in a matter of a few overs. Gayle’s performance was a perfect example of what T20 cricket is all about – power, entertainment and excitement.
Gayle’s record-breaking innings in IPL 2013 will always be remembered as one of the most iconic moments in the history of the tournament. The Jamaican has been one of the most explosive batsmen in T20 cricket, and his performance that day was a perfect example of his ability to change the course of a match with his hitting. Gayle’s record still stands tall among the plethora of other IPL records, and it is unlikely that it will be broken anytime soon. His 175-run knock will always be remembered as a masterclass in T20 batting and a testament to his talent and ability.
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