LLC 2023 [WATCH]: Chris Gayle’s powerful stroke breaks his bat during the match against Bhilwara Kings

The Legends League Cricket (LLC) 2023 witnessed a pulsating encounter in the fourth match as Bhilwara Kings clashed with Gujarat Giants, resulting in a nail-biting thriller that saw Gujarat emerge victorious in the final over. While the match showcased several stellar performances, it was an electrifying moment featuring Chris Gayle that stole t🌜he spotlight as h🌞is powerful stroke shattered his bat, leaving fans in awe.

Chris Gayle’s bat-breaking blitz

The stage was set when Gujarat Giants were asked to bat first. Gayle, the Universe Boss himself, wasted no time in asserting his dominance. With a blazing start, he hammered an impressive 52 runs off just 27 deliveries. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Gayle’s fiery innings and crucial partnerships propelled Gujarat to a competitive total of 172/6 in the allotted 20 overs.

However, it wasn’t just Gayle’s run-scoring prowess that caught everyone’s attention, as what captivated the fans most was his bat-breaking boundary during the Gujarat innings.

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Gayle’s lightning-quick boundary results in a broken bat

The unforgettable moment occurred during the fourth ball of the sixth over when Ryan Sidebottom delivered an outside-off short delivery. In response, Gayle unleashed a lightning-quick cut that sailed over the third-yard circle for a boundary. What captivated fans was not just the boundary itself but the sheer impact the ball had on Gayle’s bat, resulting in its dramatic and unexpected break. Gayle was seen sporting a smile as he swiftly called for a replacement for the willow following the incident.

Here’s the video:

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Lendl Simmons’ valiant effort in vain

In pursuit of Gujarat’s challenging total, Bhilwara Kings found themselves in early trouble, losing two wickets with a mere 14 runs on the board. However, amidst the chaos, Lendl Simmons emerged as the lone warrior for his side. Simmons played a scintillating knock, scoring 99 runs off 61 balls, displaying resilience and determination♈.

Despite Simmons’ heroic efforts, Bhilwara Kings fell agoniz𝓀ingly short by three runs in the final over, adding an extra layer of drama to an a𒅌lready intense encounter.

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