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April 24, 2013

Chris Gayle Smashes Fastest Century Ever – 175 Off 66 Balls [Highlights Video]

The IPL proved it's worth once again last night, as Chris Gayle broke yet another record, with his first century of 2013 coming off a mere 30 balls (17 sixes and 13 fours). Mental.

The IPL proved it’s worth once again last night, as Chris Gayle broke yet another record, with his first century of 2013 coming off a mere 30 balls (17 sixes and 13 fours). Mental.

According to Sport24:

Chris Gayle’s stunning 175 not out, off an unbelievable 66 balls, was more than the Pune Warriors could muster as a team, as the Royal Challengers Bangalore overwhelmed them by 130 runs in their IPL clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday, reports the supersport.com website.

Gayle, with an amazing 17 sixes and 13 fours, reached his first century of the 2013 season off just 30 balls – a new world record. He and Tillekeratne Dilshan (33) added 167 for the first wicket, as the Challengers romped to 263 for five.

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