Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle has 4,965 IPL runs to his name from 142 matches, averaging 39.7 at a strike rate of 149.0, the Universe Boss — T20's most feared power hitter and one of IPL's top-10 all-time run scorers. His best season with the bat came in 2012, 733 runs in a single campaign. He has turned out for 3 IPL franchises, most recently PBKS — last in action on 28 Sept 2021.
Chris Gayle's IPL Playoff Batting Record
| Stage | Innings | Runs | Avg | SR | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Stage Home 40.9 · Away 41.9 | 134 | 4715 | 40.0 | 149.4 | 49.2% |
| Playoff Home 42.5 · Away 33.0 | 7 | 250 | 35.7 | — | 42.9% |
| Qualifier | 4 | 147 | 36.8 | 132.4 | 50.0% |
| Eliminator | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 103.8 | 100.0% |
| Final | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 185.4 | 0.0% |
Chris's Playoff Average — 35.7 (in line with League Stage)
5+ playoff innings
Chris has batted in 7 IPL playoff innings, averaging 35.7 — close to the 40.0 he manages in the league stage. Those playoff innings have come in matches his side won 42.9% of the time, against 49.2% in the league stage. At home in the playoffs, Chris averages 42.5 — 33.0 on the road.
Note — Semi-Finals reflects the 2008–2010 format; Qualifier combines Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2 (current format).