An unbeaten century from Chris Gayle ensured an excellent start for the West Indies in their tour match against Railways in Pune.

Gayle reached his century (204 balls, one six, 14 fours) on the stroke of tea, with the tourists well placed on 219 for one.

The wicket of Wavell Hinds was the Railways' one success in the first two sessions. He had contributed a rapid 50 (59 balls, 11 fours) to an opening partnership of 71 when he was caught by Jacob Martin off the off-spinner Kulamani Parida.

Daren Ganga completed a rather more sedate half century in an unbeaten partnership of 148 for the second wicket with Gayle.

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