5 best innings of Chris Gayle in IPL

Chris Gayle, also known as the ‘Universe Boss’ is one of the greatest international cricketers of West Indies who is known for his exceptional batting skills and records. He is also one of the most loved batters in India, which is mainly due to the Indian Premiere League, but earlier today, the released players in the IPL mega auction were announced and Chris Gayle was not mentioned anywhere, hence resulting in him not playing in the IPL. So here is a list of 5 best innings of Chris Gayle in Indian Premier League (IPL).

5 Best Innings Of Chris Gayle In IPL

5. 104* (63) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (2018) 

In the IPL 2019, Chris Gayle blasted 104* in 63 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad. For this innings, Gayle was named man of the match. Kings XI Punjab (now: Punjab Kings) batted first and reached 193/3 in 20 overs because to Gayle’s power hitting. Gayle hit one four and 11 sixes in his inning. SRH gave it their all, with Kane Williamson and Manish Pandey both batting half-centuries, but they were unable to complete the task, falling 15 runs short. 

4. 107 (49) vs Kings XI Punjab (2011)

Chris Gayle has played his finest innings while wearing the Royal Challengers Bangalore shirt. In 2011, he had a similar inning against his current team, Punjab. Gayle struck 107 off 49 balls for RCB while batting first, clubbing 10 fours and nine sixes. This proved to be too much for Kings XI, who could only muster a measly 120/9 in response, resulting in a devastating 85-run loss.

3. 117 (57) vs Kings XI Punjab (2015)

Gayle’s 117 off 57 balls propelled RCB to 226/3 in 20 overs in 2015. Gayle’s innings featured seven fours and twelve sixes, with just one Kings XI bowler attaining an economy rate of less than ten. Kings XI crumbled to 88 all out in 13.4 overs, handing RCB a stunning 138-run victory. Axar Patel’s 40 off 21 balls was the only notable score as they crashed to 88 all out in 13.4 overs. 

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2. 128* (62) vs Delhi Darevdevils (2012)

Royal Challengers Bangalore scored 215/1 in 20 overs while batting first against Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals). Universe Boss smashed 7 fours and 13 sixes in this match, scoring 128* off 62 balls. Virat Kohli, the captain, was an excellent companion for him, scoring 73* off 53 balls. Delhi, on the other hand, put up a decent fight in their chase, falling just 21 runs short as Ross Taylor’s 55 helped them reach 194/9 in their 20 overs. 

1.175* (66) vs Pune Warriors India (2013)

Chris Gayle’s Best Batting Performance in IPL History is arguably the most destructive show of hitting ever seen in the game of cricket, not just the IPL. In 2013, while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors India, Gayle hit a world-record 175* off just 66 balls, which remains the highest-ever individual total in T20 cricket to this day. 

As RCB reached 263/5 in their 20 overs, the PWI bowlers were blasted for 13 fours and 17 sixes by Gayle’s bat. Pune  never fought, and when the RCB left with a 130-run victory and Gayle picked up another Man of the Match trophy, he managed only 133/9 with 20 overs.

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5 Best Innings Of Chris Gayle In IPL