Gayle stars as Windies defeat South Africa in record T20 run-chase

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) — Chris Gayle blasted 90 off 41 balls as the West Indies achieved a world record run chase in the second Twenty20 international yesterday to beat South Africa by four wickets.

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis hit a 46-ball century in his team’s total of 231 for seven — their second highest total in the shortest form of the game. (read more… )