"[It] felt good to be back here in the Caribbean playing cricket. It was a tough challenge for me out there to get 85 runs. The first over was, I don't really know how to describe it but I was just happy I got through it and was able to take it from there," Gayle explained.
In both innings, Gayle traded mainly in sixes. During his hundred against Guyana, he added another 12 sixes - including the longest of the tournament which measured 112 metres off leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo.
Gayle said his phenomenal six-hitting powers had more to do with balance than brute strength.
"You need good balance. I was in the gym so I feel strong and that helped as well. You have to set the foundation when you're batting, the balance is key. The bat that you use is key as well, you need a good bat in your hand and once you have that right, the ball can travel a long way," he said.
