PAK vs WI: Chris Gayle registers most sixes in World Cup

The West Indian opener crosses AB de Villiers' mark of 37 during the contest against Pakistan at Trent Bridge on Friday.

Published : May 31, 2019 18:09 IST

Chris Gayle became the most prolific six-hitter in World Cups during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 contest between West Indies and Pakistan at Trent Bridge on Friday. Gayle started the match with 37 sixes.

WATCH | Gayle hits back-to-back sixes

The left-hand opener hit right-arm seamer Hasan Ali for successive sixes to go past the South African. Gayle added one more six before being dismissed for a 34-ball 50.

The West Indian came out to lead his team's run-chase after Pakistan was dismissed for 105, its second-lowest World Cup total .