Chris Gayle Misses Century by One Run Against Rajasthan Royals, Netizens Heap Praises on the Universe Boss for his Knock of 99
Although Chris Gayle missed his seventh Indian Premier League (IPL) century by just one run, his mayhem helped Kings XI Punjab post 185/4 in a crucial encounter of Dream11 Indian Premier League (IPL). Coming to bat at number three after the early fall of opener Mandeep Singh, the southpaw went after the bowlers from the outset and played a spectacular knock.
Chris Gayle was at his very best against Rajasthan Royals as he rained fours and sixes all over the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, scoring 99 off 63 deliveries. Although he missed his seventh Indian Premier League (IPL) century by just one run, his mayhem helped Kings XI Punjab post 185/4 in a crucial encounter of Dream11 Indian Premier League (IPL). Coming to bat at number three after the early fall of opener Mandeep Singh, the southpaw went after the bowlers from the outset and played a spectacular knock. The Gayle storm indeed enthralled the fans as the netizens heaped praises on the left-handed batsman. KXIP vs RR Score Updates IPL 2020.
Notably, the Caribbean warmed the benches in the first half of IPL 2020 owing to the consistent performers of openers KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal. The 41-year-old, however, eventually was added in the playing XI following the continuous failure of Punjab. Despite batting at an unfamiliar position, number three, Gayle played several brilliant knocks and helped his side register five straight wins. On this occasion, Jofra Archer and other RR bowlers faced Gayle wrath as Punjab posted a brilliant total. Meanwhile, let’s look at how fans reacted to Gayle’s knock. Chris Gayle Becomes Second Batsman After Kieron Pollard to Complete 400 T20 Innings.
Much-Deserved Ton!!
Sportsman Ship!!
Ageing Like Fine Wine!!
Actually!!
Great Journey!!
Staggering Form!!
Batting at 99, Gayle needed just one run off the last three balls. However, a classic yorker from Jofra Archer crashed the stumps and denied his hundred. Gayle was nothing but devastated on missing the landmark as he threw his bat in anger. Nevertheless, his efforts have put Kings XI Punjab on command.
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