IPL 2018: Top 5 batting performances of league stage matches.

#2 Chris Gayle -104* vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in Mohali

Gayle set the IPL on fire with a blistering 104*

The Universal boss went unsold in the auction before the KXIP franchise signed him up towards the end. The big-hitting batsman started the tournament in emphatic fashion as he silenced his critics with a century against the bowling might of SRH.

Gayle batted through the innings, wherein he played 63 balls, smashed 11 sixes on his way to an unbeaten 104 to take his team to 193 at the end of 20 overs. The century like most Gayle-storms eventually won his side the game.