Caribbean Team Hard Hitting and Explosive batsman Chris Gayle make a his name in the cricket by scoring the first ever century in the T20 World Cup opening match of the inaugural T20 World Cup Tournament which to be played in 2007 against South Africa on September 11. This West Indies vs South Africa First match of 2007 T20 world cup play at Johannesburg venue.
Gayle showcased his trademark power-hitting, scoring a sensational 117 runs off just 57 balls, which included 7 fours and 10 massive sixes. His explosive innings helped West Indies post a competitive total of 205/6 in 20 overs — a remarkable feat in the early days of T20 cricket.
However, despite Gayle’s brilliant knock, South Africa chased down the target comfortably, thanks to a stellar innings from Herschelle Gibbs, who remained unbeaten on 90 off 55 balls with 14 fours and 2 sixes. The hosts won the match with 14 balls to spare.
Although West Indies lost the game, Chris Gayle’s record-breaking century remains one of the most memorable moments in T20 World Cup history. His innings not only set the tone for the tournament but also marked the beginning of a new era of power-hitting in world cricket.
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