Adam Gilchrist ODI Strike Rate Record

Lore & Background

Gilchrist was a member of the Australian team that won three consecutive world titles in a row: the 1999 Cricket World Cup, the 2003 Cricket World Cup, and the 2007 Cricket World Cup, along with winning the 2006 ICC Champions Trophy. His strike rate is amongst the highest in the history of both ODI and Test cricket; his 57-ball century against England at Perth in December 2006 was at the time the fourth-fastest in Test cricket. He was the first player to have hit 100 sixes in Test cricket. His 16 Test centuries and 16 in ODIs are both second only to Sangakkara by a wicket-keeper. He holds the unique record of scoring at least 50 runs in three consecutive World Cup finals (in 1999, 2003 and 2007). His 149 off 101 balls against Sri Lanka in the 2007 World Cup final is rated one of the greatest World Cup innings of all time.

Reader's Guide

Gilchrist was renowned for walking when he considered himself to be out, sometimes contrary to the decision of the umpire. He made his first-class debut in 1992, his first One-Day International appearance in 1996 in India and his Test debut in 1999. During his career, he played for Australia in 96 Test matches and over 270 One-day internationals. He was Australia's regular vice-captain in both forms of the game, captaining the team when regular captains Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting were unavailable. He retired from international cricket in March 2008, though he continued to play domestic tournaments until 2013.

Did You Know?

• Gilchrist was born in Bellingen, New South Wales, the youngest of four children.
• He won the Brian Taber Shield playing for Deniliquin South Public School.
• He is married to his high school sweetheart Melinda, a dietitian, and they have three sons and a daughter.
• He made his first-class debut for New South Wales during the 1992–93 season.
• He joined Western Australia at the start of the 1994–95 season and later played for Deccan Chargers and Kings XI Punjab in the IPL.