IPL 2017: Oldest centurions in IPL history

#1 Adam Gilchrist – 39 years and 184 days

Adam Gilchrist is the oldest centurion in IPL history at 39 years and 184 days

Kings XI Punjab were having a roller coaster 2011 season and had registered six wins and as many defeats prior to their penultimate league match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore at Dharamsala. While RCB were already assured of a place in the playoffs, KXIP desperately needed a victory to keep their hopes alive.

The Kings XI won the toss and skipper Adam Gilchrist opted to bat first. They were off to a flying start thanks to some early hitting from Paul Valthaty before he was dismissed for 20. At this stage, Shaun Marsh joined Gilchrist at the crease and the two went after the RCB bowlers. It rained fours and sixes at Dharamsala as both batsmen took Kings XI to a commanding position.

Gilchrist brought up his century off 53 deliveries and was eventually dismissed on 106 after putting on 206 runs with Marsh, who scored 79 off 49 deliveries, for the second wicket. Their partnership was the highest partnership in IPL history for five years before it was broken by Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.

Punjab ended their innings at 232/2 in their 20 overs and in reply, RCB were dismissed for just 121 to hand the home side an important win and keep their playoff aspirations alive. The 121-run win was the highest margin of victory in the tournament, bettering the 85-run margin by which RCB had beaten Kings XI earlier in the tournament.