Gayle smashed 65 not out to chase down a target of 100 with more than seven overs to spare under the Antigua floodlights.

England had struggled to 99 all out in 19.5 overs after opting to bat first, Samit Patel top scoring with just 22.

"Words can't explain the feeling," said Gayle, whose team each picked up $1m for their evening's work.

"It is tremendous feeling. I'm glad it is over. The guys turned up for the party.

"I couldn't ask for a better team performance. Everyone played their part. It wasn't a one-man show."

Gayle echoed the thoughts of his England counterpart Kevin Pietersen, who said the tourists lacked focus.

"We were always focused for the game," added Gayle. "We needed the money. We will take that every day."

The Stanford Series is due to take place in each of the next four years, although that is subject to a review by the England and Wales Cricket Board.

"Twenty20 is a business, if you look at it from business point of view, Test cricket will be there and one-day international cricket has its place," noted Gayle.

"Sir Allen (Stanford) has done a lot for the Caribbean. I would just like to say thanks to him and commend him."