Adam Gilchrist:
Adam Gilchrist is second in the list of batsmen with the fastest centuries in IPL and the Australian legend smashed a century off 42 balls. Gilchrist opened the innings for the Deccan Chargers in the 2008 edition and was also unbeaten in the end.
The left-hander hit 10 sixes and 9 fours in the innings and finished his innings at a strike rate of 231.91. It was one of the best innings in the inaugural edition and Deccan Charger went on to win the game as well with 8 overs remaining and 10 wickets in hand.