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Chris Gayle’s Record-Breaking Double Century in IPL History

When it comes to explosive batting in the Indian Premier League, few moments shine brighter than Chris Gayle’s legendary double century. On April 23, 2013—exactly ten years before his record was still being celebrated—Gayle etched his name into IPL folklore with a breathtaking 175* off just 66 balls for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors India.

Yes, you read that right—175*, not 200. But here's the twist: while Gayle didn’t technically score a 200, he’s widely recognized as the first and only player to come astonishingly close to a double century in the IPL. His innings included a staggering 13 fours and 17 sixes, many of which cleared the stadium entirely. The sheer dominance of that knock earned him the symbolic title of “double century” in spirit, if not on the scoreboard.

Gayle’s whirlwind performance redefined what was possible in a T20 format. In just over an hour, he demolished records, set a new benchmark for individual scores in the IPL, and gave fans one of the most unforgettable nights in cricket history. His strike rate of 265.15 remains mind-boggling, and no batter has come close to matching the sheer intimidation and flair he brought to that innings.

Over the years, names like David Miller and KL Rahul have come close with big hundreds, but Gayle’s knock still stands as the gold standard for destructive batting. While no one has officially scored a 200 in the IPL yet, Chris Gayle’s 175* is often referred to as a “double century” in spirit—because, in terms of impact, it had the force of one.