Chris Gayle, the “Universe Boss” was at his batting destructive best in the Global T20 cricket tournament currently being played in Canada.

His brutal batting display was, however, to no avail as his Vancouver Knight’s encounter against Montreal Tigers was abandoned due to rain.

The 39-year-old struck a magnificent 122 as Vancouver powered to 276 for 3 in their turn at the crease. 

The West Indian talismanic opener blasted seven boundaries and an astounding 12 sixes as the team posted the second-highest total in T20 cricket.

Gayle was well supported by opening partner Tobais Visee who scored a quick-fire 51 runs from 19 balls.  South Africa’s Rassie Van der Dussen also got in on the act after smashing 56 from 26 balls. 

The Tigers were, however, unable to reply after the game was called off due to persistent rain.  The Knights, who are currently third in the table, were looking for their second win of the campaign having lost their previous

Carol Maye, Readers Bureau, Fellow

Edited by Jesus Chan

Do you want to add feedback to this story? Please add a comment in the e-mail box below.

Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TheReadersBureau

Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/readersbureau21