IPL 2017: Oldest centurions in IPL history

#2 Sanath Jayasuriya – 38 years and 319 days

Sanath Jayasuriya’s majestic 114 handed Mumbai Indians a much-needed win against Chennai Super Kings

Mumbai Indians had a disastrous start to the inaugural season of the IPL as in the absence of their marquee player and skipper Sachin Tendulkar, they lost their first four matches against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Chennai Super Kings, Kings XI Punjab, and Deccan Chargers.

However, they made a sensational comeback by winning their next three games against Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Daredevils, and Rajasthan Royals.

Their next match was against the Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai and this was Tendulkar's IPL debut. Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bowl. After being reduced to 46/4, a 95-run partnership between Subramaniam Badrinath and skipper MS Dhoni, who scored 53 and 43 respectively, took CSK to a challenging total of 156/6 in their 20 overs.

The crowd at the Wankhede were eager to see the opening pair of Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya for the first time in the IPL but what they witnessed was far from what they expected as Jayasuriya went on a rampage while Tendulkar remained an onlooker. The flamboyant Sri Lankan batsman went on to score the second-fastest century of the tournament off just 45 deliveries.

Jayasuriya eventually ended his innings on 114 from 48 deliveries, hitting nine fours and 11 sixes as Mumbai Indians chased down the target in just 13.5 overs to register their fourth successive win of the tournament.