The 37-year-old went into the match having failed to make any significant contribution for his franchise in the ongoing season which led to him being dropped from the playing XI.
The left-handed opener came in as a replacement for the injured AB de Villiers against Gujarat and blasted a 38-ball 77, which included five fours and seven sixes, to set up Bangalore's 21-run win.
"People are still looking out for Chris Gayle. The Universe Boss is still here and still alive," he told reporters. "It was great fun. You know it's good to be back.
