IPL: Lucky Gayle crushes Punjab's play-off hopes

Chris Gayle hits a six. Photograph: BCCI

Kings XI Punjab coach Sanjay Bangar rued drop catches as Chris Gayle went on to smash a match-winning 57-ball 117, saying the West Indian batsman's innings completely turned the match in Royal Challengers Bangalore's favour in their Indian Premier League match on Wednesday.

KXIP paid a heavy price for dropping Gayle twice -- on 27 and 53 -- as the