Top 5 knocks played by Adam Gilchrist

#4 144 against Sri Lanka at Kandy (2004)

Gilchrist used the sweep shot to perfection during his game-changing century

In sharp contrast to his usual number six position, Gilchrist came into bat at number three during the second innings of the second Test against Sri Lanka during 2004. Australia faced the wrath of Muttaih Muralidaran and Nuwan Zoya in the first innings. The entire team was wrapped up for a mere total of 120 runs.

Australia were trailing by a margin of 91 runs in the second innings on a difficult pitch when Gilchrist came to their rescue by scoring a whirlwind 144 runs off 185 deliveries on pitch favoring the spinners. His century helped the visitors set a daunting target of 351 for Sri Lanka.

The Aussies won the close contest by 27 runs and this game-changing knock testified Gilchrist's ability of playing under immense pressure.