Chris Gayle registers highest individual score in BPL history

Chris Gayle on Friday became the highest scorer in the history of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Gayle scored an unbeaten 126 for Rangpur Riders, during their Eliminator tie against Khulna Titans at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Riders went on to register a comfortable eight-wicket win and proceeded to the Qualifier 1. Gayle has now surpassed Sabbir Rahman, who secured best score of 122 for Rajshahi Kings against Barisal Bulls in 2016. Gayle also now holds most number of centuries in the tournament (4).

In BPL, Gayle has played for three different franchises. He started playing for Barisal Burners followed by Dhaka Gladiators. He is currently playing for Rangpur Riders captained by Mashrafe Mortaza. Incidentally, Gayle also became the first batsman to hit 800 sixes in his T20 career.

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