10 fastest centuries in Test cricket

#4 Adam Gilchrist- 57 balls

Adam Gilchrist

Adam Gilchrist was the perfect boom and bust batsman. He batted in only one gear and had only one objective; to smash the bowlers. The height of his batting prowess arrived when he slammed a 57-ball century against England in 2006 at Perth.

In the third Test, Australia gained a small first inning lead but they capitalised on it in their second innings as their top order produced big knocks.

When Gilchrist arrived at the crease, the hosts were already 400 runs ahead and were in a safe position. The left-hander inflicted further damage on the visitors by scoring quick runs. The declaration was round the corner and hence, Gilly went after every English bowler. He pulled and punched the pacers and went down the track against the spinners.

He was audacious, aggressive and unstoppable. The hundred came off just 57 balls, the second quickest of that time, and it was enough to push England out of the contest.