A look back at Chris Gayle’s historic 117 against South Africa at the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007.
On 11 September 2007, Chris Gayle struck the first century in T20I history, an explosive 117 off 57 balls, including 7 fours and 10 sixes, in the opening match of the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.
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He shared a 145-run opening stand with Devon Smith as West Indies posted 205-6. Despite Gayle’s innings, South Africa chased the target down with overs to spare.
Source: www.sacricketmag.com
