West Indies, with the likes of Chris Gayle, Andre Russell got off to a perfect start as they defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets at Trent Bridge, Nottingham played on Friday.
Jason Holder won the toss and decided to field first. A great bowling performance by West Indies bowlers especially Oshane Thomas who took 4 wickets for 27 runs, Jason Holder 3 for 42, Russell 2 wickets for 4 runs and Sheldon Cottrell helped them to bowl out Pakistan for a paltry total of 105 in 21.4 overs.
In reply, Chris Gayle played with positive intent and smashed the Pakistan bowlers. He scored 50 off 34 and helped West Indies register a thumping 7 wicket win with 218 balls to spare.
Before today’s match, Chris Gayle needed 1 six to break the record. He surpassed the record of AB de Villiers of 37 sixes in 23 matches. During the course of West Indies innings, the explosive left-handed batsman, Gayle broke the record of most sixes in World Cup history. In the knock of 50, Gayle smashed 6 fours and 3 sixes.
Chris Gayle has now 40 sixes in 27 World Cup matches so far. Gayle looked in aggressive touch during the half-century knock against Pakistan. He was dismissed by Mohammad Aamir for 50.
In 2019, the explosive left-handed batsman was included in home series against England. He was great to touch scoring 424 runs from 4 matches with 2 centuries and 2 half centuries.
Playing his last World Cup, Chris Gayle would be looking to leave on a high. West Indies will play their next match against Australia on 6th June at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
