India, Oct. 3 -- There are some records that, when made, look untouchable. Chris Gayle's 175 not out had occupied that mythical corner in cricket for about 13 years. On a certain April evening at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in 2013, the Universe Boss brought down hell on the bowling attack of the Pune Warriors India. The Jamaican raced to his century off just 30 balls and then took the assault up one more gear. Ultimately, he finished with 175 off 66 balls - an innings decorated with seventeen sixes and 12 fours. His destruction helped the Royal Challengers Bengaluru reach a massive total of 263/5, and they eventually won the game by 130 runs.

This record was not just part of the IPL record books. It stood as the highest individual score i...