IPL 2018: Chris Gayle century sees Kings XI Punjab beat Sunrisers Hyderabad

Chris Gayle’s century saw Kings XI Punjab beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 15 runs in their IPL 2018 game in Mohali on Thursday. (HT Photo)

Updated on: Apr 19, 2018 11:56 PM IST

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Chris Gayle’s century saw Kings XI Punjab beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 15 runs in their IPL 2018 game in Mohali on Thursday. (HT Photo)

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KL Rahul and Chris Gayle started the game solidly. (IPL)

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However, Chris Gayle continued the assault even after Rahul was dismissed. (IPL)

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Chris Gayle batted on and eventually reached his half century. (ht photo)

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Chris Gayle didn’t stop there and went on to notch up the first 100 of the IPL 2018. (HT photo)

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Chris Gayle celebrated his hundred by paying tribute to his daughter. His century saw KXIP post 193/3 in 20 overs. (ht photo)

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Sunrisers Hyderabad's chase got off to a poor start as Shikhar Dhawan was retired hurt in the first over itself. (PTI)

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Kane Williamson played well and at one point looked like he could post a challenge to the formidable target, scoring a half-century. (IPL)

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Manish Pandey also played a vital knock as he scored a 50 of his own. (IPL)

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Kane Williamson’s 50 came at a crucial time but Sunrisers’ were always behind the asking rate. (IPL)

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Kane Williamson’s departure saw the wheels fall off their chase and they lost by 15 runs. (ipl)