When Chris Gayle slammed 6 fours in an over during 2004 Test vs England; watch video

West Indian opener Chris Gayle has proven himself as one of most destructive batsmen in international cricket over years. Before advent of T20 cricket and arrival of 'Gaylestorm', Jamaican was one of most fearless cricketers, kwn for his attacking prowess in all formats of game. 40-year-old holds numerous records in Test cricket and is one of select few to hit six boundaries in an over. 

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Chris Gayle record: KXIP star hit six boundaries in an over vs England in 2004

On this day, August 21 back in 2004, Chris Gayle thrashed Matw Hoggard to all parts of ground during fourth Test match at  Kennington Oval in London. England posted a staggering 470 on board in ir first innings, before Steve Harmison ran through West Indian batting order to dismiss m for a paltry 152. Following on, Chris Gayle came out to bat all guns blazing, thrashing England pacers with absolute disdain.

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Matw Hoggard received harshest treatment from KXIP star, who hit him for six boundaries in a single over. England captain Michael Vaughan haplessly tried changing field to stop Gaylestorm, but to avail, as KXIP star hit all balls to fence. Chris gayle thus became first to hit all 6 balls in an over for four in Test cricket. Soon after Chris Gayle record was etched in history, West Indian was dismissed for 105 off just 87 balls, as his team lost game by 10 wickets. 

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Chris Gayle stats: West Indian set to feature for KXIP in IPL 2020

T20 superstar Chris Gayle was retained by Kings XI Punjab ahead of IPL 2020. Originally scheduled to begin March, tournament was suspended indefinitely due to COVID-19 pandemic and will begin on September 19 in UAE behind closed doors. Gayle is sixth on list of leading run-getters in IPL history, having scored 4,484 runs at an aver of over 41 with a strike-rate exceeding 150. With KXIP star set to turn 41 next month, IPL 2020 could be his final swansong and West Indian legend will hope to lead his franchise to title. KXIP are one of only three franchises yet to win trophy.

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