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Century of Sixes! That's what Chris Gayle's new record is

<p>That's what West Indies dasher Chris Gayle completed in Twenty20 Internationals during his innings of 40 against England at Chester-le-Street. mid-day provides a low-down of his special 100</p>

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West Indies' Chris Gayle slams one to the fence during the T20I v England in Chester-le-Street on Saturday. Pic/Getty Images
West Indies' Chris Gayle slams one to the fence during the T20I v England in Chester-le-Street on Saturday. Pic/Getty Images

Wankhede special
While Chris Gayle smashed the most number of sixes (28) against England, it was not at home, but during away matches. During the ICC World T20 on March 16 at the Wankhede Stadium last year, Gayle struck 11 sixes en route his 100 not out. It was at the Wankhede where Gayle registered the maximum number of sixes in a single innings against the Three Lions. Moeen Ali was the most affected by Gayle's smashing, going for four sixes in his four-over spell. Chasing 183, Gayle's century effort proved vital for the Windies as they walked away with a six-wicket win.

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