Gayle century carries Windies

Dec 17, 2009

Setting the tone for a first day of missed opportunities, Michael Hussey failed to reach a century•Getty Images

... which caused frustration for the bowler Ravi Rampaul, who had dismissed Hussey•Getty Images

Haddin's animated exchange with Sulieman Benn left a bitter taste on the day's proceedings•Getty Images

And immediately ran into a mean Chris Gayle, who set the WACA on fire•Getty Images

... which had to be returned by a member of the TV production crew off the roof •Getty Images

By stumps West Indies had Ramnaresh Sarwan on 42 and Narsingh Deonarine on 10•Getty Images

Marcus North got a life due to Ramnaresh Sarwan's miss ... •Getty Images

North used the drop to make a much-needed half-century, but missed out on a ton•Getty Images

Benn, Haddin and Mitchell Johnson became involved in a mid-pitch push •Getty Images

Having made a patient 165 in Adelaide, Gayle reverted here to his preferred style•Getty Images

He brought up his hundred in 70 balls with a six down the ground, claiming the fifth fastest Test century ever•Getty Images

Brad Haddin's innings was important in inflating Australia's total •Getty Images

Doug Bollinger took the new ball after Australia declared at 6 for 520•Getty Images

Gayle's innings featured nine fours and six enormous sixes, including one on top of the Lillee-Marsh stand ... •Getty Images

Travis Dowlin was the almost silent partner but his 55 was hugely valuable•Getty Images