Stats: Records held by Adam Gilchrist in IPL

Adam Gilchrist, one of the best strikers of the ball in cricket history, after his retirement from International Cricket in 2007/08 started playing in the Indian Premier League. And he’s been a regular performer in the league over the years as a captain, batsman, wicketkeeper and mentor for the youngsters.

Here are some of the records held by him in the Indian Premier League.

* Gilchrist is the only wicketkeeper to score a hundred in IPL

* Gilchrist is the only batsman to score a hundred for 2 different teams.

* Gilchrist’s 42-ball century in 2008 was then the fastest century in IPL.

* Gilchrist is the first captain to get the Player of the Tournament award in IPL.

* Gilchrist and Shaun Marsh added 206 for the 2nd wicket vs RCB in 2011. It’s the highest partnership for any wicket in T20 cricket.

* Gilchrist holds the record for the highest number of stumping dismissals in a season. 8 stumpings in 2009.

* Gilchrist holds the record of most dismissals by a wicketkeeper in IPL.

* Gilchrist along with Dhoni are the only players to have played as captain in all 6 editions of IPL.

* Gilchrist (85* vs RCB) holds the record of highest score by a player over the age of 40.