Brilliant Gayle fires Royal Challengers to big win

Chris Gayle

BANGALORE, India, CMC – Under-fire West Indies opener Chris Gayle uncorked an exhilarating all-round performance in the Indian Premier League yesterday, blasting his second century in four innings and snatching three wickets to propel Royal Challengers Bangalore to an 85-run win over Kings XI Punjab.

The giant left-hander belted 10 fours and nine massive sixes in a pulsating 107 from a mere 49 balls, as the hosts raced to 205 for six from their 20 overs after being sent in at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

He then returned with his off-spin to