World T20: Gayle storm helps West Indies blow England away in Mumbai in their opening fixture

Chris Gayle smashed 100 off 48 deliveries as West Indies defeated England by six wickets in their opening World T20 encounter in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Chris Gayle celebrates after reaching his century in 47 deliveries. Getty Images

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Chris Gayle (second from left) shakes hands with members of the England team after West Indies chased the target down. Getty Images

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Andre Russell (above) dismissed both Jason Roy and Joe Root. Getty Images

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Alex Hales (right) is clean bowled by Sulieman Benn. Getty Images

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David Willey (above) celebrates after dismissing Johnson Charles for a duck. Getty Images

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Marlon Samuels executes a shot during his innings of 37 off 27 deliveries. Getty Images

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Adil Rashid (centre) celebrates after dismissing Marlon Samuels. Getty Images

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Andre Russell plays a shot during his innings of 16 off as many deliveries. Getty Images

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