Jamaican batsman Chris Gayle smashed his 4th century of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) during the eliminator between Khulna Titans and Rangpur Riders. In his unbeaten knock of 126, Gayle smashed 14 huge sixes and six boundaries.

Chris has also crossed teh landmark of 800 sixes in T20 cricket. Coincidentally, since 2011 he has scored a century in T20s in every calendar year. Talking about the innings, he said, “Still feeling fresh. Happy with the win; was an important game for us. This is the time you step up and take the momentum to the final. It’s about momentum when you’re batting as well. That’s a very good wicket – the best in Dhaka. The pressure was there but a good partnership with Mithun. You always want someone in the top three to bat deep.”

Lauding his effort, skipper Mashrafe Mortaza said, “Gayle is the king of this format. Once he’s started, it’s difficult to stop him. Fantastic innings.”

In the eliminator match at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, Rangpur Riders won the toss and opted to bowl and restricted the Titans were restricted to 167. In reply, after losing a couple of early wickets, the Riders went all guns blazing with Gayle and Mohammad Mithun stitched a 146-run partnership to take their side over the line.

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