Top 6 fastest Test tons since 2000

#3 Adam Gilchrist – 57 balls, Perth, 2006

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Against arch-rivals, England, playing at one of the fastest pitches, Gilchrist showed why he was one of a kind. Australia and England were neck and neck at the end of the first two innings, Australia scoring 244 where Gilchrist got a duck and England replying with 215. Australia were at their intimidating best in the second innings as they amassed 527.

Gilchrist walked in at 365 for 5 as he smashed a 59-ball 102 adding an unbeaten 170 with Michael Clarke who scored 135*. England were all out for 350 in the final innings and lost by 206 runs. Gilchrist’s century was studded with 12 fours and 4 sixes against what can be said to be a mediocre bowling attack.