S Adam Gilchrist slammed 10 sixes and nine fours in a cavalier unbeaten knock of 109 to power Deccan Chargers of Hyderabad to a comprehensive 10-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians to break their duck in their Indian Premier League here on Sunday (April 27).

The left-handed Gilchrist looked in splendid form and carted the bowlers all around the park to delight the capacity crowd of 55,000 at the D Y Patil Stadium while powering his way to a record-setting 42-ball 100.

He remained unbeaten after facing 47 balls, to hold complete sway over the home attack that looked clueless on how to stop the rampage.

At the other end was captain V V S Laxman, with an attractive 37 not out as the duo piloted their team to their first win in four ties. Deccan Chargers achieved the target of 155 without any loss in only 12 overs.

The blitzkrieg by the retired Australian wicketkeeper-batsman, who bettered his compatriot and teammate Andrew Symonds’ 47-ball hundred against Rajasthan Royals, made short work of the target and helped the Hyderabad team break its victory drought after three straight losses.

Gilchrist took full advantage of a wayward spell from Ashish Nehra and got into the groove with customary lan, later slamming all the bowlers with splendid pull and cut shots.

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