Mighty Gayle blows away England

Chris Gayle said he was on a mission to entertain after his scorching century lifted the West Indies to a six-wicket win over England in their World Twenty 20 opener on Wednesday.

The powerful left-hander smashed 11 sixes and five fours as the Windies successfully chased down England's score of 182 for six at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium and then revealed that he had been inspired by an appeal from one of his teammates.

"I was pumped today. Before I went out, Sulieman Benn said, 'Entertain me'!" Gayle explained after hitting the third fastest international T20 century off 47 balls.