Chris Gayle showcased his aggressive batting style in the clash between the Gujarat Giants and the Bhilwara Kings at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Wednesday, November 22. The left-handed batter scored a brilliant half-century, smashing 52 runs off 27 balls before being dismissed by Rahul Sharma. Powerful shots and an entertaining batting display characterized his innings.
During the 6th over, facing Ryan Sidebottom, Chris Gayle unleashed his immense power, hitting two consecutive sixes. However, the highlight was when his bat broke into two pieces while attempting a shot on the next ball. Remarkably, Gayle pushed the ball to extra cover for a boundary, even with the broken bat, adding a unique touch to his legendary career.
The extraordinary moment did not go unnoticed, as Fan Code captured and shared a video clip of Chris Gayle scoring a boundary with the broken bat. The video quickly went viral on various social media platforms, with the caption, “Universe Boss: Breaking bats and records since forever!”
The match itself was a roller-coaster of excitement. The Gujarat Giants, batting first, posted a challenging total of 172/6 in 20 overs. Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and Chirag Khurana contributed with a 29-run stand, supporting Gayle’s aggressive innings. In response, the Bhilwara Kings, despite Lendl Simmons’ impressive half-century (99 unbeaten runs off 61 balls), fell short of the target.
Universe Boss: Breaking bats and records since forever!
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In a thrilling conclusion, Gujarat Giants bowler S Sreesanth defended 14 runs in the last over, securing the victory for his team. The win propelled the Gujarat Giants to fourth place in the six-team points table, earning them two points with a Net Run Rate (NRR) of -0.175.
The victory marked Gujarat Giants’ first triumph in the ongoing Legends League Cricket, significantly impacting their position in the points table. The team’s strong performance in this match has added excitement to the tournament, and fans eagerly await more action from Chris Gayle and the Gujarat Giants.
