Would have reached 200 if no longer for AB de Villiers: Chris Gayle on his iconic 175 not-out in IPL

Chris Gayle’s 175* nonetheless is still the best possible particular person ranking within the historical past of T20 cricket. The batter talks about that innings and his stint with the Royal Challengers Bangalore.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 7, 2023 15:21 IST

Chris Gayle scored 175* in opposition to Pune in IPL in 2013 season. (AFP Photograph)

Via India Lately Internet Table: T20 cricket legend Chris Gayle has stated that he will have breached the 200-mark in T20 cricket if it weren’t for AB de Villiers. Gayle’s 175* vs Pune Warriors within the 2013 season of the Indian Premier League nonetheless stands company because the best possible ranking ever made by way of a person in a T20 recreation. Talking at the identical in a dialog with Robin Uthappa on the JioCinema platform, Gayle jokingly stated that the RCB dugout had been screaming at him to present the strike to de Villiers, who used to be within the type of his lifestyles.

“AB got here in and scored like 30 runs in 8 balls or one thing like that. If the blokes aren’t like ‘Chris, give him the strike’, I will have gotten 215.’ He then went directly to proclaim that he set the factors, and jokingly stated he must all the time were given the strike,” Gayle stated on JioCinema.

Right through that iconic innings, considered one of Gayle’s sixes broke a tender fan’s nostril. Narrating the entire incident, the batter stated that he may no longer consider when the little child informed him to head hit extra sixes on the clinic, when Gayle had long past to satisfy her.

“The ball ricocheted off the wall and hit a tender lady within the nostril. Instantly, I went directly to the clinic and noticed her with bloody nostril and bloody garments. She used to be like, ‘why are you unhappy? Don’t fear, hit extra sixes!’ That used to be so superb guy. She helped me really feel higher by way of telling me that even if she’s in ache she sought after me to hit extra sixes. It used to be a touching second. The following recreation, each and every fan had a placard announcing, ‘please ruin my nostril’, so I will be able to come discuss with them within the clinic,” Gayle narrated.

Pointing out that he’s nonetheless identified for his stint on the Royal Challengers Bangalore regardless of enjoying for different franchises within the IPL, Gayle stated that RCB has the most efficient fan base on the earth.

“RCB is likely one of the easiest fanbases I’ve skilled. When the Chinnaswamy Stadium begins chanting ‘RCB! RCB!’ It’s the most efficient. RCB has the most efficient enthusiasts.” Gayle stated.

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Edited Via:

Kingshuk Kusari

Revealed On:

Feb 7, 2023