Who Are the Oldest Players to Smash Centuries in IPL?

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The former Australian wicketkeeper is the oldest player in the Indian Premier League to achieve a century. At the age of 39 years and 184 days, he struck his sole IPL century against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2011. Gilchrist’s 109-run knock off 47 balls propelled Kings XI Punjab to a massive total of 232 runs.

Sanath Jayasuriya

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The Sri Lankan opener hit a century at the age of 38 years and 319 days. He made 114 not out against Chennai Super Kings while chasing a 157-run target. He hit 9 fours and 11 sixes in his match-winning innings.

Chris Gayle

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The ‘Universe Boss’ is widely regarded as the greatest batter in IPL history. Chris Gayle’s century came at the age of 38 years and 209 days. His 104-run effort against Sunrisers Hyderabad while playing for Kings XI Punjab includes one four and eleven sixes. The renowned opener accounted for 104 of the 193 runs scored by the Punjab side.

Sachin Tendulkar

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Sachin Tendulkar is the fourth-oldest player in IPL history to achieve a century. The ‘Little Master’ achieved his sole century in the IPL at the age of 37 years and 356 days. His ton came in just 66 balls, with 12 fours and three sixes. Even though the MI opener hit a century, the team lost.

Shane Watson

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Shane Watson made a century for the Chennai Super Kings, making him the fifth oldest player to do so in the IPL. His best performance came in 2018, when he scored 117 runs in only 57 balls. His century had 11 fours and eight sixes.

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